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1.9% Pay Raise Proposed for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 20, 2017 6:35 PM | Updated: Dec 16, 2020 7:35 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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A 2018 federal employee pay raise of 1.9% is to be proposed according to new reports.

2018 Federal Employee Pay Raise and COLAs

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 13, 2017 2:21 PM | Updated: Mar 15, 2017 4:59 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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There is often confusion about the federal employee pay system. Here are some of the common misconceptions and an explanation.

President Issues Order Finalizing 2017 Federal Employee Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 28, 2016 8:12 AM | Updated: Dec 16, 2020 7:34 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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An executive order finalizing the 2017 GS pay raise for federal employees has been published.

Pay Agent Shoots Down Large Expansion of Locality Pay

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 18, 2016 1:23 PM | Updated: Feb 22, 2019 1:46 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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A large proposed expansion of locality pay has been denied for 2016. Here are the details and who is impacted.

‘Revised’ 2017 Locality Pay Rates Issued for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 12, 2016 11:44 AM | Updated: Dec 16, 2016 8:24 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The revised locality pay rates for various areas of the United States are now out. San Francisco and Washington, DC areas will enjoy the biggest gains.

President Issues 2.1% Pay Raise Plan for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 9, 2016 8:32 AM | Updated: Dec 15, 2016 8:05 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

President Obama has issued a surprising last minute pay raise plan for federal employees effective in January 2017.

Federal Employee Locality Pay Update: Holding Off Burlington and Virginia Beach

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 7, 2016 3:21 PM | Updated: Feb 22, 2019 1:49 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Will Burlington, VT and Virginia Beach, VA areas be added as locality pay areas in 2017? They will be added but not in 2017.

2017 Locality Pay Rates for Federal Employees: San Francisco and DC Areas On Top

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 30, 2016 10:23 AM | Updated: Dec 5, 2016 11:23 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The 2017 locality pay rates are out. The largest increases are in the San Francisco and DC areas. You can view the full list of new locality pay rates here.

Alternative Pay Plan Submitted for Federal Employees in 2017: 1.6% Average Raise

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 29, 2016 8:26 PM | Updated: Aug 18, 2024 11:20 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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President Obama has submitted an Alternative Pay Plan for 2017. The average federal pay raise would be 1.6%.

Federal Employees Underpaid by 34.07%

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 31, 2016 11:26 AM | Updated: Nov 7, 2016 6:40 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The Federal Salary Council says the federal workers are, on average, underpaid by 34.07% relative to the private sector. When will salary figures for 2017 be released?

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