How Can Locality Pay Be Smaller than a COLA?
Locality pay is determined using a complex system of comparing federal and private sector pay. It is not a COLA.
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50 Years of Federal Pay: Democrats v. Republicans
How have pay raises for federal employees fared under each political party in the last half-century?
Changes in Pay Rates for Federal Employees
President Trump’s Executive Order on 2021 pay impacts a number of federal employee pay schedules.
Federal Employees’ 2021 Pay Raise Finalized
After an unusual series of events, federal employees now have a final answer on what their 2021 pay raise will be.
New Locality Pay Areas in 2021?
The President’s Pay Agent has issued its report on locality pay areas for 2021.
New Locality Pay Areas Proposed
OPM is proposing to add Des Moines, IA and Imperial County, CA to the locality pay area system.
26.71% Federal Employee Pay Disparity Says FSC
The Federal Salary Council has made recommendations for locality pay areas and a pay raise for federal employees in 2021.
The Winners in 2020 Locality Pay Are…
Which locality pay areas will receive the biggest raise in 2020 and which will get the lowest? Here are all of the locality pay rates for 2020.
The 2020 Pay Raise is Now Official
President Trump has signed an Executive Order implementing the 2020 pay raise.
No New Locality Pay Areas in 2020
A new President’s Pay Agent report does not add locality pay areas in 2020 and finds the Salary Council’s method of comparing pay with private sector “lacks credibility”.
