How is ALJ pay calculated? Jan 11, 2018 16:35:42 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by SPN Lifer on Jan 11, 2018 16:35:42 GMT -5 When I was hired by a federal agency, my former AUSA salary from six years prior was compared to the General Schedule at the time.I got the next higher step.