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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.

Congressman Seeking Big Locality Pay Bump for Modesto, CA

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 4, 2019 10:37 AM | Updated: Sep 17, 2019 9:34 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

One Congressman is pushing to expand the current boundaries of the highest paying locality area in the country.

Where Have All the Classifiers Gone?

By Jeff NealJun 6, 2019 11:50 AM | Updated: Sep 3, 2021 12:09 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The author says the current classification system under the General Schedule is not working. He cites some examples of problems it has created.

At Long Last: Revised 2019 Annual Salaries Released

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 28, 2019 5:53 PM | Updated: Apr 10, 2019 7:46 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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FedSmith readers have anxiously been awaiting the finalized salary figures for 2019 that reflect the pay raise. Here is how much your pay will be for the remainder of the year.

Report on Government Waste Targets Step Increases, SRS

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 20, 2019 10:17 AM | Updated: Dec 19, 2022 11:13 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

A report that targets wasteful government spending includes some pay and benefits for federal workers among its examples.

How Does the Shutdown Impact Within-Grade Increases?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 9, 2019 6:32 AM | Updated: Apr 13, 2021 2:48 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has released a list of frequently asked post-shutdown questions addressing various pay/benefits issues.

Pay Freeze Stands for 2019

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 28, 2018 7:20 PM | Updated: Dec 16, 2020 7:39 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Because Congress has not overridden the president’s proposed pay freeze, and an Executive Order has been issued freezing pay, no raise is expected in 2019.

6 New Locality Pay Areas Coming in 2019

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 5, 2018 11:42 AM | Updated: Dec 13, 2018 11:53 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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OPM has issued a final rule to add six new locality pay areas in 2019 that will impact roughly 70,000 federal employees.

OPM Assumes No Pay Raise in 2019

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 18, 2018 10:17 AM | Updated: Dec 9, 2020 9:14 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Will there be a federal employee pay raise for 2019? A new memo from OPM casts some doubt over the possibility.

The Civil Service is Becoming Fractured. Should We Care?

By Jeff NealAug 7, 2018 5:27 PM | Updated: Jun 29, 2019 4:25 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Many arguments support the idea of a single civil service system, however, the author says this is not ultimately what is best for federal human resources.

Another Look at the Different Worlds of Federal Workers

By Jeff NealApr 12, 2018 4:23 PM | Updated: Apr 20, 2018 6:23 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Life is not the same for federal employees in DC versus the rest of the country. The author analyzes some of the key differences.

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