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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.

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.

2023 Locality Pay Report Proposes Changes Increasing Pay for About 16,000 Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 8, 2022 1:08 PM | Updated: Dec 9, 2022 1:24 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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A 2023 locality pay report recommends changes that would increase pay for about 16,000 federal employees if adopted.

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