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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.

Will You Be One of 16,000 Added to Higher Paying GS Locality Pay Areas?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 12, 2022 11:32 AM | Updated: Dec 14, 2022 11:18 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Dollars floating around in the air in a city looking up towards a skyscraper depicting locality pay

New GS locality pay areas may mean higher salaries for as many as 16,000 federal employees in about 190 jurisdictions. Where are these new locations?

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
Stacks of coins increasing in size set against a city skyline in the background depicting locality pay

A 2023 locality pay report recommends changes that would increase pay for about 16,000 federal employees if adopted.

Estimated 2023 GS Pay Scale for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 5, 2022 10:16 AM | Updated: Dec 24, 2022 9:41 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

What will federal employee pay be in 2023? Here is an estimate of the 2023 GS pay scale for each GS grade and step. Final figures will be out later this month.

OPM Issues Guidance on Implementing $15 Minimum Wage for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 21, 2022 11:48 AM | Updated: Apr 14, 2022 2:23 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Some federal employees will be getting a pay increase per guidance from OPM directing agencies to institute a new $15 per hour minimum wage.

Changes in Various 2022 Federal Pay Rates for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 4, 2022 9:14 AM | Updated: Dec 5, 2022 9:31 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

President Biden’s Executive Order on the 2022 federal pay raise impacts a number of federal employee pay schedules.

2022 GS Pay Scale

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 3, 2022 7:49 AM | Updated: Dec 17, 2022 8:10 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The 2022 GS pay scale is based on the 2022 federal pay raise which authorized an overall average raise of 2.7% for federal employees.

Using the 2022 Locality Pay System to Your Financial Advantage

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 28, 2021 8:48 AM | Updated: Dec 5, 2022 9:39 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

2022 GS locality pay areas give some federal employees an option to greatly increase their disposable income.

2022 GS Locality Pay: Winners and Losers

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 23, 2021 9:17 AM | Updated: Dec 5, 2022 9:34 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 19, 2021 12:01 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

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?

FedSmith.com author Robbie KunreutherBy Robbie KunreutherJul 6, 2021 8:44 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

In what situations is the disciplinary process the best route to take for employees who aren’t performing?

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