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What is Locality Pay, How Does it Work, and What is its Impact on Your 2025 Salary?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 31, 2025 7:40 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Locality pay is a significant benefit for federal employees. Where do employees have the highest and lowest pay raises in 2025?

Locality Pay Areas in 2025

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 13, 2024 7:20 AM | Updated: Jan 7, 2025 6:25 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The latest President’s Pay Agent report contains important information about what federal employees can expect with regards to 2025 locality pay.

Biden vs. Trump: Changes in the Federal Workforce

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 22, 2024 7:44 AM Categories Human Resources, Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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How has the federal workforce changed under Presidents Trump and Biden? Here is a summary of racial composition, total federal employment and salary increases.

CBO: Total Federal Compensation 5% Higher Than Private Sector at All Education Levels But Lags at Higher Levels

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 29, 2024 7:14 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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A new CBO report found that total compensation of federal employees is 5% higher on average than their private sector counterparts.

Biden Racial Equity Policies Working: Minority Groups Growing in Federal Workforce

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 7, 2024 8:09 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The Biden administration has focused on racial equity. Recent data indicate the policies are working as minorities in the federal workforce increase and whites decrease.

OPM Banning Use of Salary History to Promote Pay Equity for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 30, 2024 7:05 AM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 1:04 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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OPM is placing restrictions on the use of salary history to ensure equitable pay outcomes for newly hired federal employees.

Congratulations! Average Federal Salary Now Tops $101,000

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 22, 2024 7:10 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The average federal salary now tops $100,000—not including the 5.25% average pay raise in 2024. Most federal employees are now in a locality pay area.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Federal Employee Pay

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 12, 2023 10:09 AM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 1:04 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Which racial groups have the highest and lowest average salaries? OPM is seeking greater equity by eliminating consideration of prior salary history.

Federal Pay Increases by Race: White Employees Lowest and Shrinking Percentage of Federal Workforce

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 3, 2023 10:15 AM | Updated: Jan 29, 2024 2:25 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 8, 2022 8:13 AM | Updated: Aug 9, 2022 12:43 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

How much has the average federal salary increased in recent years? Which race or gender had the highest average salary in 2021?

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