Pay & Benefits
Pay Raise Legislation Passes House
Legislation to give federal employees a pay raise in 2019 has passed the House.
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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Pay Raise Bill Introduced in the Senate
Companion legislation for a pay raise in 2019 has been introduced in the Senate.
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Retroactive Pay Raise Legislation Introduced
Legislation has been introduced to give federal employees a pay raise retroactive to the start of 2019.
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The Vice President is Poised to Get a Raise This Year
Congress allowed a provision to expire that would give an automatic pay raise to the vice president and certain political officials, but OPM says to keep the pay…
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House Democrats’ Bill to Reopen Government Includes Pay Raise
House Democrats have unveiled legislation to end the partial government shutdown that includes a pay raise for federal employees.
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Can a 2019 Pay Raise Be Applied Retroactively?
Could Congress authorize a 2019 pay raise that would be applied retroactively?
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2019 Pay Raise on Life Support
The possibility of a 2019 pay raise for federal employees is possible but increasingly unlikely.
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The Effects of a Lack of a Pay Raise
How does the lack of a pay raise factor into inflation, and what is the overall impact on your FERS annuity and Social Security benefits?
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No Shutdown for Now, But What About a Pay Raise?
Congress passed a stopgap spending bill to avoid a partial shutdown. Where does this leave the possibility of a pay raise?
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6 New Locality Pay Areas Coming in 2019
OPM has issued a final rule to add six new locality pay areas in 2019 that will impact roughly 70,000 federal employees.