OPM Assumes No Pay Raise in 2019
Will there be a federal employee pay raise for 2019? A new memo from OPM casts some doubt over the possibility.
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.
Federal Employee Annual Raises and Inflation
An earlier article compared the average federal pay raise for a number of years to the rate of inflation. Some readers wanted more data. Here it is.
How is the Annual COLA Different from an Annual Pay Raise?
Feedback we get indicates there is confusion about differences between the annual COLA and pay raise (understandably so). The author explains the differences.
What’s the Latest on the 2019 Pay Raise?
It’s looking increasingly likely that federal employees will get a pay raise next year following reports of a tentative agreement reached in Congress.
Federal Pay – Primum Non Nocere
When it comes to considering a pay raise for federal employees next year, the author says that he believes the best approach is to “first, do no harm.”
Growing Bipartisan Opposition to the Proposed Pay Freeze
A growing number of lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle are urging President Trump to reconsider the proposed 2019 pay freeze.
Federal Employee Pay Raises and Inflation
How do annual federal employee pay increases compare with the annual inflation rate? Here is a chart showing 23 years of data.
Trump to ‘Study’ Federal Workers’ Pay Over Labor Day Weekend
President Trump said in a speech today that he will “study” the issue of pay for federal workers over the weekend. What exactly does this mean?
Senator Proposes Pay Freeze for DOL Employees
One Senator recently proposed a freeze on pay raises for federal employees at the Labor Department.
Senate Approves 1.9% Pay Raise
The Senate has passed a spending bill which puts federal employees one step closer to getting a pay raise (rather than a pay freeze) in 2019.
