Locating the Salary of an Individual Federal Employee
How can you find the salary of an individual federal employee? For most federal employees, the federal employee database will enable you to find the information quickly and easily.
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.
Retired Reservists Can Legally “Double Dip”!
It is a common misconception that anyone receiving military retired pay cannot also receive federal civilian retirement credit for their military service. However, a significant exception applies to people receiving military retired pay based on reserve service.
House Expected to Vote on Bill to Fire Tax Delinquent Federal Workers
The House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on legislation that would make federal employees who have seriously delinquent tax debt ineligible for federal employment.
Obama’s Income Drops in 2012
The president and vice president have released their tax returns for 2012.
Legislation Introduced to Cap Federal Employee Bonuses
Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) has introduced legislation that would place restrictions on bonuses given to federal employees.
Social Security vs. Federal Employees: Cumulative Pay Increases
The author compares the historical pay increases of current federal employees to retirees on Social Security to see which group comes out ahead.
2013 Pay Raise is Officially Rescinded
A new executive order and guidance from OPM formally announced the extension of the pay freeze through the end of 2013.
The Long Term Effects of the Pay Freeze
What is the overall impact of the pay freeze on employees retiring in the near future? The author runs some hypothetical numbers to illustrate.
Federal Employee Pay Freeze Signed into Law
President Obama has signed into law legislation that funds the government through the fiscal year and extends the federal employee pay freeze.
Recent Pay Legislative Changes
A new memo from OPM director John Berry outlines several legislative changes affecting pay and certain benefits.
