House Passes Bill Authorizing a Pay Raise in 2020
The House has passed a spending bill authorizing a pay raise for federal employees in 2020.
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.
2020 Pay Raise Takes Another Small Step Forward
Legislation containing a 2020 pay raise has taken another incremental step forward in the House of Representatives.
Draft Spending Bill Proposes Overriding 2020 Pay Freeze
A draft spending bill put forth in the House contains a pay raise for federal employees in 2020.
Many Federal Employees Should See Pay Raise in Upcoming Checks
A recent announcement says that many federal employees will see the retroactive pay raise in their next paychecks.
Effect of the Retroactive Pay Raise on the TSP
The TSP has issued a short memo for agency payroll offices regarding the impact of the retroactive pay raise.
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.
It’s Here! Executive Order Issued Implementing 2019 Pay Raise
The long awaited executive order on the 2019 retroactive pay raise has been issued by President Trump.
2019 Retroactive Pay Raise is Almost Here
What is taking the pay raise so long to arrive? OPM’s director provides an explanation.
Another Pay Freeze Proposed for 2020
The White House has proposed a pay freeze for federal employees for the second year in a row.
Senators Ask for Timeframe on Pay Raise
A group of Senators from states in which many federal employees reside have asked OMB for a timeframe on when the pay raise can be expected.
