Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Pay Raise for 2021
What is going on with the 2021 pay raise for federal employees?
Pay Raise
Stay updated on the latest federal pay raise news, including annual General Schedule (GS) pay adjustments, proposed increases, locality pay changes, and policy decisions that shape federal employee salaries. Explore analysis of White House and Congressional proposals, OPM guidance, economic factors influencing pay decisions, and historical trends in federal pay raises. Find clear explanations and timely updates to help federal employees understand how upcoming pay changes may affect their earnings and take‑home pay.
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Annual Pay Raise vs. COLA: How Are They Different?
There is a lot of confusion about the difference between a COLA for federal retirees and a pay raise for federal employees. Here is a summary of the…
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Lawmakers Look to Pay Parity to Give Federal Employees a Higher Pay Raise
A group of House lawmakers are calling on pay parity with the military to give federal employees a bigger raise next year.
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Will There Be a Pay Raise for Federal Employees? Delving into the Morass
Where do we stand on approval of a pay raise in 2021 for the federal workforce?
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No COLA in 2021?
Is there a possibility or probability of no cost of living adjustment (COLA) in 2021 for Social Security recipients and federal retirees?
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White House Proposes 1% Pay Raise in 2021
The 2021 budget proposal from the White House includes a suggested pay raise for federal employees.
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Lawmakers Want a 3.5% Pay Raise for Federal Employees in 2021
Two lawmakers have introduced legislation to provide a 3.5% pay raise for federal employees in 2021.
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Federal Employees’ Favorite Topics in 2019
Which topics were of the most interest to federal employees in 2019? Here is the top 20 list of the most popular FedSmith articles last year.
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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.
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The 2020 Pay Raise is Now Official
President Trump has signed an Executive Order implementing the 2020 pay raise.