OPM Issues Guidance on Implementing $15 Minimum Wage for Federal Employees
Some federal employees will be getting a pay increase per guidance from OPM directing agencies to institute a new $15 per hour minimum wage.
General Schedule
Changes in Various 2022 Federal Pay Rates for Federal Employees
President Biden’s Executive Order on the 2022 federal pay raise impacts a number of federal employee pay schedules.
Using the Locality Pay System to Your Financial Advantage
Locality pay areas give some federal employees an option to greatly increase their disposable income. Here is the complete list of 2022 pay raises by locality.
2022 Locality Pay: Winners and Losers
Which locality pay areas received the highest—and lowest—pay raise in 2022? Here is the list.
Pay Agent Adding to Locality Pay—Lays Groundwork for Higher Pay in 2023
The President’s Pay Agent has issued its annual report on locality pay and adds one county in Illinois into the locality pay system.
Performance-Based Actions: How Much Is Too Much?
In what situations is the disciplinary process the best route to take for employees who aren’t performing?
Cabinet Agencies with Highest Average Salary ($127,533) and Lowest ($76,955)
Which federal cabinet-level agencies have the highest and lowest average salary?
How is the Annual Federal Employee Pay Raise Determined? What You Need to Know
How is the annual federal employee pay raise determined for the upcoming year?
Legislation Reintroduced to Increase Locality Pay for Some Employees
Another legislative effort is being made to increase locality pay for some federal employees.
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.
