2017 Federal Employee Pay Raise: Where Does it Stand?
The annual federal pay raise process is a long one. What is likely to happen for 2017, and what is the most likely pay raise amount?
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2017 Pay Raise Silently Advances, But House Bill Would Block Some Bonuses
A major funding bill has passed the House for 2017. By not addressing a federal pay raise for most federal employees, the likelihood increases for implementing the largest federal pay raise since 2010, but the bill would also block bonuses for many in the Senior Executive Service.
1.6% Pay Raise for 2017 Advancing in Congress
A 2017 pay raise of 1.6% is working its way through Congress. This would be the highest raise federal employees have had since 2010.
Which Federal Employees Are Impacted by OPM’s Recent Revised Pay Setting Guidance?
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently updated its fact sheet on setting employee’s pay when moving from a nonappropriated fund (NAFI) position to a General Schedule (GS) position. What exactly does this mean and which federal employees are impacted?
Legislation Proposing 5.3% Pay Raise Officially Introduced
It was announced earlier this month that legislation would be introduced to give federal employees a 5.3% pay increase in 2017. That bill has now officially been introduced in the House.
How is Your Annual Federal Pay Raise Determined and What is it Likely to Be Next Year?
The Obama administration has recommended a 1.6% pay raise for federal workers in 2017. Does that mean this is a done deal and federal employees now know what their pay raise will be next year? Hardly. Here is a detailed look at how the political process surrounding how the federal workforce is paid is likely to play out in the coming months.
1.6 Percent Pay Raise for 2017 to be Proposed
The president’s budget proposal for 2017 is expected to include a 1.6% federal pay raise for federal GS employees. The budget may be released as early as next week.
Will This Experimental Personnel System Impact Your Future Pay?
There is widespread criticism of the federal pay system(s). The problem is no one has come up with a better model acceptable to many critics. Will this latest effort succeed? Here is a description of a new demonstration project on federal pay.
Federal Pay Lagging Behind Private Sector
Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that the federal workforce is lagging the private sector for both wages and employment.
Executive Order Finalizing 2016 Pay Rates Issued
President Obama has issued an executive order setting 2016 pay rates for federal employees.
