Will New Federal Locality Pay Areas be Added for 2018?
Will new locality pay areas be added in 2018 for the federal employee workforce?
Locality Pay
Stay updated on federal locality pay changes, General Schedule (GS) pay scale adjustments, and the latest federal pay raise news. Locality pay is a critical component of a federal employee’s total compensation, designed to bridge the gap between civil service salaries and the private sector in specific geographic regions. This section covers everything from the designated locality pay areas to the “Rest of U.S.” (RUS) catch-all. Explore how Executive Orders and the Federal Salary Council influence your take-home pay and how these adjustments factor into your High-3 average for retirement planning.
Will 2018 COLA Exceed Federal Employee Raise?
Current federal employees are likely to receive a smaller pay increase in 2018 than federal retirees.
Federal Employee Pay and Benefits for 2018
The 2018 federal budget is shaping up to be one that could reflect major changes in the federal pay and benefits package for employees.
Federal Employees: Overpaid or Underpaid?
Federal benefits are generally better than benefits offered in the private sector. This accounts for much of the disparity between federal and private sector compensation according to the CBO.
1.9% Pay Raise Proposed for Federal Employees
A 2018 federal employee pay raise of 1.9% is to be proposed according to new reports.
2018 Federal Employee Pay Raise and COLAs
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
An executive order finalizing the 2017 GS pay raise for federal employees has been published.
Pay Agent Shoots Down Large Expansion of Locality Pay
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
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
President Obama has issued a surprising last minute pay raise plan for federal employees effective in January 2017.
