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Average $90,510 Federal Employee Salary and Other Traits of 2.1 Million+ Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 10, 2021 7:16 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The average federal employee’s salary is now just over $90,000 (excluding benefits). Here is a breakdown of GS levels, educational attainment, and gender among federal employees.

Let’s Thank Public Servants During Public Service Recognition Week By Strengthening The Merit-Based Civil Service

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealMay 7, 2021 1:05 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author suggests several things the Biden administration should do to help strengthen the federal workforce.

Despite Progress, OPM Retirement Backlog Still at 8 Year High

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 5, 2021 3:48 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Line graph showing the trend in OPM's retirement backlog from October 2019 to April 2021

OPM made good progress on the retirement backlog in April, but it is still at an 8 year high.

OPM Issues Guidance on COVID Emergency Paid Leave

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 29, 2021 3:47 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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OPM has provided federal employees with more information on how to utilize the 2021 COVID emergency paid leave (EPL) benefit.

2020 FEVS Results: Persevering Through COVID

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 26, 2021 6:54 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

What do the 2020 FEVS results say about federal employees’ overall satisfaction with their jobs, pay and agency support during COVID?

OPM Declares Border Emergency to Lift Biweekly Premium Pay Cap for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 23, 2021 12:20 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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OPM has declared an emergency on the southern border which will allow federal employees detailed there to receive premium pay in excess of the biweekly pay cap.

New Locality Pay: Move and Get a Raise?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 19, 2021 12:33 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Can a federal employee increase purchasing power by moving to a remote area and staying assigned to a more generous locality pay area?

OPM’s Retirement Backlog Creeps Higher in March

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 5, 2021 2:03 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
line graph showing the progression of the retirement backlog at the Office of Personnel Management from October 2019 to March 2021

The backlog of outstanding retirement claims at OPM hit a new six year high last month.

Federal Employees Will Have Better Insurance Protections in the Event of a Government Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 2, 2021 12:29 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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OPM has issued a final rule to strengthen certain benefits protections for federal employees in the event of a government shutdown.

Federal Employees Asked to Help with Influx of Migrant Children

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: March 26, 2021 9:01 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Federal employees are being asked to volunteer for a temporary detail to help with the care and placement of unaccompanied children seeking refuge in the United States.

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