Federal Employee Pay and Benefits for 2018
The 2018 federal budget is shaping up to be one that could reflect major changes in the federal pay and benefits package for employees.
Pay & Benefits
Get the latest federal employee pay news, including updates on federal pay raises, GS pay scale changes, locality pay, and federal compensation policy. Stay informed on TSP news, TSP fund performance, contribution limits, and investment updates. This category also covers FEHB premiums, FEGLI rates, FEDVIP dental and vision benefits, and major OPM policy changes, federal workforce legislation, and other developments that impact federal employee pay, benefits, and take‑home compensation.
Goldilocks and Federal Employee Pay
Are federal employees overpaid or underpaid relative to the private sector? The author says the answer is not as simple as answering this one question.
2018 Budget Proposes Eliminating COLAs, Increasing Retirement Contributions
The 2018 budget proposal from the White House includes various cuts to federal employee retirement programs. Here is a summary of the proposed changes.
Scrutinizing Federal Employee Benefits
Are changes likely to be made to federal employee benefits? New proposals will likely be upsetting to some readers. Here is an analysis.
Dueling Statistics on Federal Employee Pay
A House committee held a hearing on federal employee compensation. Interest groups are out in force. Here is a summary of competing arguments.
Pay Freeze Continues for Some Federal Officials
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued a notice about a continuing pay freeze for senior federal officials.
What Are My Rights With Respect to Uncompensated Overtime?
My supervisor frequently has me work more than 80 hours in a pay period. What laws govern this and what rights do I have to hold the agency accountable for compensation?
Legislation Would Move TSA Employees to GS Pay System
Legislation recently reintroduced in the House would put TSA employees under the General Schedule pay system.
How Are TSP Participants Investing Their Money?
Here are the latest data on TSP investors and how they invest their money.
Contributing Too Much to the TSP Will Reduce Your Match
If you contribute too much to the TSP each pay period, it can actually cause you to lose money. The author provides a detailed explanation.
