2% Pay Raise Approved by President
President Bush approves 2% pay raise for Federal 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.
Pay for Performance: A New Reality for the SES
A new SES pay system is going into effect in January 2004.
OPM Memo: New Performance-Based Pay System for the Senior Executive Service
OPM memo to agency heads on new SES pay system
GSA Increases Mileage Rates
GSA has increased the reimbursement rates for use of personal vehicles on government business.
Military Gets Pay 4%+ Raise Plus Housing Allowance Increase
“Pay parity” between civilian and military personnel became a slogan this year for those advocating higher pay for federal civilian employees. Here is a quick summary of the 2004 military pay package.
2% raise coming on January 1
The omnibus spending bill has been snagged in the Senate. As a result, federal employees will get a 2% raise on January 1st. The remainder will be paid retroactively.
Will Your Pay Raise Take Effect In January? Maybe Not
Controversial provisions in the huge spending bill may delay agency budgets and the federal pay raise
Federal Pay Raise vs. Private Sector: Who Comes Out Ahead in 2004?
Some employees are unhappy with the 2004 pay raise as the federal government is moving toward some pay for performance features in its pay structure. How does the 2004 raise compare to the private sector?
MSPB Discusses Recruitment, Pay Flexibility and Organizational Culture
Latest issue covers variety of HR topics impacting the Federal workforce.
Need an Extra $25,000 or So?
Some federal employees may qualify for extended assignment incentives.
