Comparing the 2025 COLA to the 2025 Federal Pay Raise: 2.57% in 2025?
It is the time of year when federal employees and retirees start thinking about the COLA and annual pay raise. What are the likely figures for 2025?
Federal Employee Pay News
Federal employee pay news: If it impacts pay and benefits for federal employees, you’ll find it here. Stay informed about important topics such as annual federal pay raises, the GS pay scale, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) including the latest TSP performance updates. You will also find articles about the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), and Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), or event legislation in Congress that could impact federal employees’ pay and benefits.
Pursuing Sustainability Goals Within TSP
Using the TSP’s Mutual Fund Window is a way for federal employees to expand into ESG funds.
Pair of Bills Would Slash Pay for Over a Million Federal Employees
Two recently introduced bills target locality pay and retirement annuities for the majority of federal employees.
Your TSP and The “Great Rotation” as S Fund Surges in July
The “great rotation” among stocks in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) became evident in July. Here is how this rotation impacted TSP returns.
The TSP Mutual Fund Window is Too Expensive
Federal employees should consider using alternate methods instead of the Mutual Fund Window to access mutual funds outside of the TSP.
3% Federal Pay Raise in 2026?
Is it too early for federal employees to start thinking about the 2026 pay raise?
Bill Would Boost Paid Leave for Some Federal Employees
A new bill would give federal employees who are military reserve servicemembers additional paid annual leave.
TSP Launching New L Fund
Federal employees will soon have a new TSP fund in which to invest: the L 2070 Fund.
Biden vs. Trump: Changes in the Federal Workforce
How has the federal workforce changed under Presidents Trump and Biden? Here is a summary of racial composition, total federal employment and salary increases.
OPM Directs Agencies to Advance Pay Equity for Federal Employees
OPM is directing agencies to conduct independent pay gap analyses to advance pay equity throughout the federal workforce.
