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Pay Raise

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.

Federal Employees Underpaid: What About 2019 Raise?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 29, 2018 1:05 PM | Updated: May 7, 2018 10:56 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Recent articles about a large pay deficit for federal employees may raise hopes for a significant raise in 2019. Don’t spend the money just yet though.

The Federal Budget, Shutdowns and a Pay Raise for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 12, 2018 2:26 PM | Updated: Apr 3, 2018 2:21 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
3D red question mark sitting on top of a scattering of $100 dollar bills

Will there be another government shutdown in March? When will we know about a pay raise in 2019?

Legislation Calls for 3% Pay Raise in 2019

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 12, 2018 10:56 AM | Updated: Jan 26, 2023 5:10 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced that would give federal employees a 3% raise in 2019.

Does My Locality Pay Rate Include the Basic Percentage Increase?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 11, 2018 1:44 PM | Updated: Jan 18, 2018 6:53 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Q&A Leave a comment
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Does the locality pay raise percentage cited for 2018 include the basic pay raise of 1.4%?

Year in Review: 2017 and Its Impact on Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 31, 2017 1:43 PM | Updated: Dec 16, 2020 7:38 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Human Resources Leave a comment
3D numbers 2017 with a magnifying glass focused on the '17'

What were the most popular topics for federal employees in 2017? As a whole, this group is downbeat and concerned about possible changes to pay and benefits.

How Much of a Pay Raise Will FWS Employees Receive in 2018?

By Wayne ColemanDec 27, 2017 3:16 PM | Updated: Jul 18, 2019 5:00 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Numbers '2018' on individual wooden blocks balanced on several increasingly high stacks of coins signifying a 2018 pay raise

How much of a pay raise can Federal Wage System employees expect in 2018? The author provides the details.

Biggest and Smallest 2018 Raises for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 26, 2017 2:11 PM | Updated: Jan 3, 2018 8:31 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Which federal employee locality pay areas will receive the highest raise in 2018? Which ones will receive the lowest raise?

Federal Employees’ 2018 Pay Raise Approved in Executive Order

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 22, 2017 6:52 PM | Updated: Dec 16, 2020 7:38 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Blue piggy bank next to the numbers '2018' on a rising stack of coins indicating a pay raise for the new year

The 2018 General Schedule federal employee pay tables have been released. Here is the pay raise you can expect in the new year.

Order Issued on 2018 Pay Raise for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 22, 2017 5:27 PM | Updated: Dec 16, 2020 7:37 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Golden 2018 New Year and glass Christmas ball with Dollar sign and reflection of 2017 with Euro sign isolated on white background

An Executive Order has been issued granting the 2018 federal employee pay raise.

Why Are Current Federal Employees Not Getting the Same Raise as Federal Retirees?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 13, 2017 5:39 PM | Updated: Dec 22, 2017 5:59 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Q&A Leave a comment

Federal retirees will get a higher pay raise next year than what is proposed for current federal employees. I feel this is unfair; why is this the case?

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