No Pay Raise Until Congress Passes a Budget
President Obama said Tuesday in a letter to Congress that he will use his authority to give federal employees a 0.5% pay raise in 2013, but only if Congress passes a budget.
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.
Bringing Federal Pay Into the 21st Century
According to a series of recent interviews with 55 chief human capital officers, an outdated federal pay system is one of the primary challenges facing federal employment today.
C Fund Up 11% in 2012
All of the TSP funds have a positive return for the year and most were up in July as well. The G fund hit an all-time low rate of return in June.
Socially Responsible Investing Through the TSP and Your Retirement Security
Would a “socially responsible” investment option in the TSP improve your financial future?
Federal Employee Pay Likely to be Campaign Issue
The political battle over federal pay and benefits continues to rage and may become an issue in the 2012 presidential election.
Average Federal Salary by Agency Size
How does your salary compare to your colleagues in large and small agencies? Which agency (that most people have never heard of) has an average of more than $165,000?
GAO: Federal Pay Studies Vary Widely
According to a recent GAO report, several recent federal pay studies vary widely in their conclusions federal pay and benefits to the private sector.
How Well Are Government Employees Paid? Author Responds to Reader Comments
The article “How Well are Government Employees Paid” generated a large number of comments. Here, the author has responded to the most common themes submitted by readers.
How Well are Government Employees Paid?
A pay expert writes that the federal pay system is ripe for change and the federal pay agent has lost credibility.
White House: Federal Employees Need a Pay Raise
In a statement issued by the Office of Management and Budget, the White House has indicated strong objection to the notion of federal workers going without a pay increase in 2013.
