GS Locality Pay and Cost of Living
Why is my city not included in a GS locality pay area? The cost of living is very high and this seems unfair.
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.
What Are “Special Rates” for Federal Employees? Will They Receive 4.1% Pay Raise?
What are special rates for federal employees and how are they related to the GS locality pay rates? Does the 2023 federal pay raise apply to the special rates?
President’s Pay Agent Issues GS Locality Pay Decisions for 2023—and Beyond
The President’s Pay Agent has issued a report for 2023 GS locality pay and approved recommendations for 2024 GS locality pay that will add about 32,000 more to the locality pay system.
Seeking Higher Salary of GS Locality Pay? Here is Status of Requests to be Added
How does an area become part of a GS locality pay area? Which regions have requested to be added to GS locality pay areas and what is their status?
Will You Be One of 16,000 Added to Higher Paying GS Locality Pay Areas?
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
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
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
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
President Biden’s Executive Order on the 2022 federal pay raise impacts a number of federal employee pay schedules.
2022 GS Pay Scale
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.
