Bill Proposes 4.3% 2026 Federal Pay Raise
Legislation has been introduced to give federal employees a 4.3% pay raise in 2026.
Federal employees under the General Schedule (GS) get an annual pay raise most years. Articles in this section are an important resource for federal employees to stay informed about their pay and any potential changes that may affect their salaries. These articles emphasize the importance of understanding the factors that contribute to pay adjustments and the broader economic context in which these decisions are made.
Legislation has been introduced to give federal employees a 4.3% pay raise in 2026.
What were the biggest events of 2024 for federal employees?
The 2025 GS pay scale is based on a 2% overall average pay raise for federal employees.
President Biden has issued the Executive Order finalizing the 2025 federal pay raise.
A group of lawmakers is urging President Biden to significantly increase the 2025 federal pay raise.
America had an election and inflation was a factor for voters. The stock market is booming. Here are the latest inflation figures and how the COLA compares to pay raises over time.
The annual COLA and pay raise are complex and often a source of confusion. While both impact pay, they have important differences.
The 2nd month of inflation data determining the 2025 COLA has been released. The 2025 COLA will be less than in 2024 but probably still larger than the average 2025 pay raise.
President Biden has issued the letter outlining his alternative pay plan for the 2025 federal pay raise.
It is the time of year when federal employees and retirees start thinking about the COLA and annual pay raise. What are the likely figures for 2025?