OPM Reinterprets Automatic Back Pay for Furloughed Federal Employees After a Government Shutdown
OPM updated its shutdown guidance, putting guaranteed back pay after a government shutdown in doubt for furloughed federal employees.
Federal Employee Pay News
Federal employee pay news: If it impacts pay and benefits for federal employees, you’ll find it here. Stay informed about important topics such as annual federal pay raises, the GS pay scale, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) including the latest TSP performance updates. You will also find articles about the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), and Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), or event legislation in Congress that could impact federal employees’ pay and benefits.
New Bill Would Guarantee Pay for Federal Employees and Contractors in Government Shutdowns
Another bill has been introduced to pay federal employees and prevent layoffs during any government shutdowns in FY 2026.
2026 TSP Performance Starts Strong: All TSP Funds Show Positive Return in January
After the first month of 2026, one TSP fund continues to lead. Here’s a 10-year perspective to offer a broader view of TSP performance.
OPM Expands 2026 Special 3.8% Pay Raise to More Federal Law Enforcement Positions
More federal employees in law enforcement positions will be eligible to get a higher pay raise in 2026.
Two Paychecks, Two TSP Matches?
Federal employees who are Reservists and Guardsmen can receive both military and civilian TSP matches.
Bill Would Give Some Federal Employees a 35% Pay Raise
Some federal employees would see a massive pay raise if a recently introduced bill were to become law.
A Half-Century of Federal Pay Raises: Examining Patterns Across Administrations
How have pay raises for federal employees fared since 1970?
TSP Millionaires Hit New Record—Nearly 195,000 and Counting
The number of TSP millionaires hit a new record in December 2025, proof that disciplined investing over time pays off.
Keeping the FAIR Act Alive for the 2027 Federal Pay Raise
It appears that the longtime bill pushing for higher federal pay raises will carry on after the death of Congressman Gerry Connolly.
A New TSP Quilt Chart and What 2025’s Returns Teach Federal Employees
TSP fund performance shifted from 2024 to 2025, with diversification and the I Fund’s changes rewarding balanced investors while concentration lagged.
