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Average Federal Employee Salary in States: How Do You Compare?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 24, 2018 1:39 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Which states have the highest average federal salary and which states have the lowest? Here is a complete list.

Year in Review: 2017 and Its Impact on Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 31, 2017 1:43 PM Categories Human Resources, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

What were the most popular topics for federal employees in 2017? As a whole, this group is downbeat and concerned about possible changes to pay and benefits.

1.9 Percent Raise for Federal Employees Moving Forward

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 22, 2017 8:03 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Congress is again punting on taking a role in determining the 2018 federal employee pay raise. Here is the latest on the raise issue.

How Much Income Will I Need in Retirement?

FedSmith.com author Carol SchmidlinBy Carol SchmidlinOct 30, 2017 3:33 PM | Updated: Nov 8, 2017 7:51 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Many people haven’t given much thought to how much income they will need in retirement. These are some tips on how to help you with your planning.

80% Differential in Federal and Private Sector Compensation

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 24, 2017 3:34 PM | Updated: Oct 2, 2017 5:02 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A new study argues federal workers are paid 80% higher than private sector workers with respect to their total compensation package.

President Proposes 1.9% Average 2018 Federal Employee Raise

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 31, 2017 7:14 PM | Updated: Dec 5, 2017 2:48 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

President Trump has issued a letter announcing the alternative federal pay raise for 2018 will average 1.9%.

Will 2018 COLA Exceed Federal Employee Raise?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 22, 2017 6:22 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

Current federal employees are likely to receive a smaller pay increase in 2018 than federal retirees.

What If FERS Changed? Can You Still Retire Comfortably?

By Kelly MonroeJul 9, 2017 12:03 PM | Updated: Sep 4, 2017 7:50 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Cuts to retirement programs have been proposed which has many federal employees worried. Can you still retire comfortably if some of these changes were enacted?

Federal Employees: Overpaid or Underpaid?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 26, 2017 10:23 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Federal benefits are generally better than benefits offered in the private sector. This accounts for much of the disparity between federal and private sector compensation according to the CBO.

Why Do Current Federal Employees Get a Higher Raise Than Federal Retirees?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 3, 2017 5:55 AM | Updated: Apr 10, 2017 5:07 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Q&A Leave a comment

Why do current federal employees get a much higher pay raise than federal retirees? I am a retiree and feel that this is unfair.

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