Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Federal Employee Pay
Which racial groups have the highest and lowest average salaries? OPM is seeking greater equity by eliminating consideration of prior salary history.
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Federal Pay Increases by Race: White Employees Lowest and Shrinking Percentage of Federal Workforce
An analysis of recent data suggests the Biden administration’s focus on racial equity may be working to reduce federal pay raises for White employees.
Average Federal Salary by Year, Gender, and Race: 2017 – 2021
How much has the average federal salary increased in recent years? Which race or gender had the highest average salary in 2021?
Top 10 Highest Paying Federal Agencies in 2021
What federal agencies had the highest average federal employee salaries in fiscal year 2021?
Top 10 Highest Paying Federal Government Jobs in 2021
Which federal government jobs had the highest average salary in 2021? Which federal employees are the highest-paid in Human Resources Management?
Average Federal Employee Salary 2010-2021: $74,307 to $93,773. With No Pay Raise, Retirements Went Up
How much has the average federal employee salary changed? Do pay raises which are less than a COLA influence the number of retirements?
Where Federal Salary is $37,605 Higher —And Why This is Important
Where do federal employees receive the highest federal salary? This can make a big difference now and after retirement. Here is a guide to greater retirement income.
Federal Pay Raise 2013-2021: 13.1%. Actual Increase: 18.1% (DC Increase: 21%)
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%.
Cabinet Agencies with Highest Average Salary ($127,533) and Lowest ($76,955)
Which federal cabinet-level agencies have the highest and lowest average salary?
Average $90,510 Federal Employee Salary and Other Traits of 2.1 Million+ Federal Employees
The average federal employee’s salary is now just over $90,000 (excluding benefits). Here is a breakdown of GS levels, educational attainment, and gender among federal employees.
