2020 Pay Raise Unfair to Retirees?
Which group comes out ahead in determining a COLA or the annual federal pay raise?
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.
80% Disparity for Fed Benefits Says Report
A report describing an 80% advantage in compensation for federal workers has received little notice. Here is a summary.
Congressman Seeking Big Locality Pay Bump for Modesto, CA
One Congressman is pushing to expand the current boundaries of the highest paying locality area in the country.
Pay Raise, a COLA and Locality Pay
What are the differences in a COLA, pay raise and locality pay? Who is impacted by each of these?
Salary Council Recommends New Locality Pay Areas
The Federal Salary Council recommends new locality pay areas, but not all Council members agree on measuring pay disparity.
When Might We See Imperial County Get Locality Pay?
What are the chances of Imperial County being added as a new pay locality next year?
COLAs, Locality Pay and Raises
Why did federal employees get a smaller raise than the annual COLA? Here is a quick explanation.
Why Are the New Locality Pay Increases So Small?
I was shocked by the small pay increases under the new locality areas. Am I missing something?
Winners and Losers in Locality Pay Areas
Which areas received the biggest locality pay increases in 2019 and which ones received the smallest increases?
At Long Last: Revised 2019 Annual Salaries Released
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.
