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.
Locality Pay
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.
Federal Employee Locality Pay Update: Holding Off Burlington and Virginia Beach
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
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
President Obama has submitted an Alternative Pay Plan for 2017. The average federal pay raise would be 1.6%.
