The bill that would provide credit for unused sick leave for federal employees under the FERS retirement plan and change the pay system for federal employees outside of the continental United States has been passed by the House.
Trump’s 2027 budget omits a 2027 federal pay raise. FedSmith shows economics outweigh politics over 56 years, suggesting a small pay raise is likely, not a freeze.
The Trump administration has proposed a 7% military raise but no 2027 federal employee pay raise. What is this likely to ultimately mean for federal employees?
Federal leaders face another year of pay caps, as a long-running pay freeze continues to shape salaries and create ripple effects across top government roles.
The 2027 federal pay raise debate has begun. New legislation proposes a 4.1% raise for the federal workforce next year.
OPM has finalized the special 3.8% 2026 federal pay raise for certain federal employees in law enforcement positions.
The longest government shutdown in history, mass layoffs, and unprecedented Christmas holidays are among the most memorable events for federal employees in 2025.
The Pay Agent’s report exposes the widening gap between federal pay law and federal pay reality—and why meaningful reform keeps getting postponed.
What is pay compression and what impact can it have on federal employee pay?
