Pay & Benefits
Feds Doing Their ‘Fair Share’ With 1% Pay Raise for 2015
Federal employees are receiving an across-the-board pay raise of 1% in 2015. How does this compare to pay raises in the last decade, and what impact will this…
General Schedule
Articles in this section help shed light on the General Schedule (GS) pay system, the cornerstone of compensation for federal employees. Explore comprehensive insights into the GS pay scale, detailing its structure, annual adjustments, and the factors influencing annual federal pay raises. Stay informed about the latest updates and understand how changes in the GS pay scale impact federal employees’ earnings. Whether you’re navigating the intricacies of federal pay or seeking information on recent pay raises, our articles provide in-depth analyses to empower federal workers with the knowledge needed for financial planning and career decisions. Stay current with our expert resources on the GS pay scale and federal pay raise developments.
Pay & Benefits
Breaking the Impasse on Federal Pay
Virtually all stakeholders agree that the General Schedule system needs overhauling, but each needs to see something different to move forward. The author says that problems with the…
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employment Is Not So Bad
The author says that there are many perks that come with being a federal employee, including the almost guaranteed yearly grade and step increases for many employees.. He…
Pay & Benefits
Locality Pay and the Federal Pay Schedule
Will new locality pay areas be added to the federal GS pay system in 2015? A report from the President's Pay Agent suggests this will be done but…
Pay & Benefits
When Do Wage Grade Employees Get A Pay Increase?
Many prevailing rate employees working under the WG or associated prevailing rate pay schedules have asked when pay increases will be effective in 2014. The author provides some…
Pay & Benefits
Federal Jobs With Highest Average Salary and Highest Bonuses
Which federal jobs have the highest average salary and the highest bonus payments? Here are the listings.
Human Resources
Replacing The General Schedule: Some Facts
The author says there are a number of good reasons to reform the General Schedule pay system. He offers some detail on why he believes this to be…
Human Resources
Should We Replace the General Schedule?
More than 1.4 million employees are covered by the General Schedule. Another 30K are covered by pay plans that tie their pay directly to GS rates. Should the…
Pay & Benefits
Social Security vs. Federal Employees: Cumulative Pay Increases
The author compares the historical pay increases of current federal employees to retirees on Social Security to see which group comes out ahead.
Human Resources
Government Pay System for the 21st Century, Part II
The first article on this subject introduced the concept of a new pay system in government. In the second article, the author goes into further detail on what…