The Long Term Effects of the Pay Freeze
What is the overall impact of the pay freeze on employees retiring in the near future? The author runs some hypothetical numbers to illustrate.
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How is My “High-3 Average Pay” Calculated? (Part 1)
The high-3 average pay is a basic component of an employee’s retirement contribution that federal employees often find confusing. The author offers some detailed explanation to take the mystery out of it.
Average Federal Salary Goes Up Despite Pay Freeze
Despite the pay freeze, the average federal employee salary is still going up but not as much as it has increased in past years.
The Federal Pay Labyrinth
The author says that the idea of locality pay works well on paper, but in practice it has become convoluted after its planners began worrying about congressional support and the locality areas were expanded in size.
No Pay Raise Until Congress Passes a Budget
President Obama said Tuesday in a letter to Congress that he will use his authority to give federal employees a 0.5% pay raise in 2013, but only if Congress passes a budget.
Will Federal Employees Get a Pay Raise in 2013?
Will federal employees receive a pay raise in 2013 or will the pay freeze continue in effect for another year? Our best guess: A small raise for feds in January.
2012 Pay Rates Released
OPM has released the 2012 General Schedule pay rates. FedSmith.com has also updated our pay calculator to reflect the new rates.
White House: Yes, There’s Still a Pay Freeze
President Obama issued an executive order Monday outlining the pay rates for various federal salary schedules for 2012. The executive order is issued annually to set pay rates, and, not surprisingly, there is no change from 2011 for most federal employees since the pay freeze is still in effect.
Proposed Pay Changes for “Non-Foreign” Areas
OPM is proposing changes on pay administration for federal employees in “non-foreign areas.” Here are the changes and a chance to comment on the proposal.
‘Back in Black:’ Plan Would Freeze Federal Employees’ Pay for Three Years
Senator Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) has released a new report called “Back in Black” that outlines how the federal government can reduce the deficit by $9 trillion over the next ten years and balance the federal budget.
