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Inflation Rate Continues to Go Up Reducing Value of 2022 Federal Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 12, 2022 11:19 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The inflation rate measured by the CPI-W went up 7.8% in 2021 reducing purchasing power of the 2022 COLA and pay raise now in effect.

Changes in Various 2022 Federal Pay Rates for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 4, 2022 9:14 AM | Updated: Dec 5, 2022 9:31 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

President Biden’s Executive Order on the 2022 federal pay raise impacts a number of federal employee pay schedules.

2022 GS Pay Scale

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 3, 2022 7:49 AM | Updated: Dec 17, 2022 8:10 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The 2022 GS pay scale is based on the 2022 federal pay raise which authorized an overall average raise of 2.7% for federal employees.

President Issues Executive Order Finalizing 2022 Federal Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 22, 2021 5:18 PM | Updated: Dec 4, 2022 1:39 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

President Biden has issued an Executive Order implementing an average federal employee pay raise of 2.7% effective January 1, 2022.

Inflation Soars Again: Value of 2022 Federal Pay Raise and COLA Going Down

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 10, 2021 9:51 AM | Updated: Apr 12, 2022 11:52 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Inflation is soaring. The 2022 COLA will be 5.9%. Inflation is now at 7.6% over 12 months per the CPI-W and the 2022 federal pay raise is projected at 2.7%.

Biden Issues Alternative Pay Letter for 2022 Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 27, 2021 4:33 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

President Biden has released an alternative pay plan for the 2022 pay raise for federal employees. Here are the details.

2022 Pay Raise: What Happens Next?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 23, 2021 5:33 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A significant step in the 2022 pay raise for federal employees is coming up by the end of August. Will it be 2.7% as widely predicted?

Federal Pay Raise 2013-2021: 13.1%. Actual Increase: 18.1% (DC Increase: 21%)

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 16, 2021 6:31 AM | Updated: Apr 22, 2022 10:23 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Federal pay raises granted over 8 years totaled 13.1%, however, the actual average salary went up 18.6%. In DC, the average salary went up 21%.

50+ Years of Federal Pay: Democrats v. Republicans

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 10, 2021 1:31 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

How have pay raises for federal employees fared under each political party in the last half-century?

Changes in Pay Rates for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 4, 2021 11:55 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

President Trump’s Executive Order on 2021 pay impacts a number of federal employee pay schedules.

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