Federal Employee Salaries Average $143,643 in Total Compensation
Federal employee salaries often do not include the value of federal benefits. A recent analysis looks at federal benefits as well as salaries.
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4.1% Differential Between 2023 Pay Raise, COLA
Inflation has been rising fast, and the 2023 COLA was just announced. Even with a projected 2023 pay raise of 4.6%, purchasing power is declining fast.
2023 COLA for Federal Retirees Highest Since 1981
The 2023 COLA for federal retirees and Social Security recipients has been announced and will be the largest in since 1981.
TSP Losses Accelerate: One TSP Fund Down About 30% This Year
Losses in TSP Funds deepened in September and stocks had the worst nine months of a calendar year since 2002.
Job Security: Arbitrators Uphold 42% of Federal Employee Dismissals
Federal employees enjoy job security. Do employees fare better with MSPB or arbitration appeals? See results from recent record analysis.
Update on TSP Website Problems; All TSP Funds Have Negative Return With One Down 30%+
One TSP Fund is now down more than 30% in 2022. Here is an update on 2022 TSP fund performance and how TSP website problems have been rectified.
Two New Additions Proposed for Locality Pay Areas
OPM is proposing to add Carroll County, IL and Brooks County, TX into locality pay areas.
WEP, GPO, and Bill to Eliminate Them Has Advanced for First Time
Federal retiree income may be impacted by the WEP and the GPO. Legislation has advanced in the House to eliminate these provisions.
Inflation Up 8.3% Despite Decline in Gas Prices
The 2nd month of inflation data used to calculate the COLA payment that will begin in January is now available. Here are the latest figures and COLA projections.
A Perfect Retirement Storm? Comparing Pay Raise, Inflation, COLAs During Periods of High Inflation
Is 2022 a good year to retire? How do the annual pay raise, inflation, and COLAs compare during similar economic circumstances under Presidents Carter and Biden?
