Uh-Oh: Your 2005 Pay Raise Just Got Smaller
Federal employees may get a 2.5% pay increase in 2005 unless Congress intervenes
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.
Be Happy: You Have More Money Than You Did Last Month
TSP stock funds are all up for November.
Pay Raise for 2005 Moving Forward
Actions necessary to implement the 2005 pay raise are moving forward.
Congress Approves 3.5 Percent Pay Raise for Feds
Federal employees, both civilian and military, can expect to receive a 3.5 percent pay increase in January after Congress approved the increase over the weekend.
Pay Raise Issue Heating Up
OMB has sent a letter to Congress urging a 1.5% raise for federal employees rather than 3.5% proposed by Congress.
Pay-For-Performance Faces Tough Road in Federal Environment
FedSmith.com readers are not positive or optimistic about a pay-for-performance system in the federal government.
Pay for Performance In Agencies Trying It Out
A summary of pay for performance experience in the limited number of agencies that have used this process in their HR system.
Comp Time for Federal Travelers and Better Benefits (For Some)
Signing of a new law will make several significant changes to the federal human resources system.
Pay-For-Performance Faces Tough Road in Federal Environment
Pay for performance in the federal environment faces a tough road according to the MSPB
How Should You Diversify Your TSP Portfolio?
How should you balance your investment portfolio between stocks and bonds?
