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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.

Lawmakers Pushing Pay Parity for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 5, 2017 2:49 PM | Updated: Dec 14, 2017 10:51 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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A group of House lawmakers have asked President Trump to increase the 2018 federal employee pay raise to match the military’s pay raise.

1.9 Percent Raise for Federal Employees Moving Forward

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 22, 2017 8:03 AM | Updated: Dec 16, 2020 7:36 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Congress is again punting on taking a role in determining the 2018 federal employee pay raise. Here is the latest on the raise issue.

President Proposes 1.9% Average 2018 Federal Employee Raise

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 31, 2017 7:14 PM | Updated: Dec 5, 2017 2:48 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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President Trump has issued a letter announcing the alternative federal pay raise for 2018 will average 1.9%.

Federal Employee Pay Raise Process Moving Ahead

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 13, 2017 1:48 PM | Updated: Aug 22, 2017 6:54 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The 2018 federal employee pay raise is following the usual tortuous path. Probable result: an average pay raise of 1.9% in January.

Will 2018 COLA Exceed Federal Employee Raise?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 22, 2017 6:22 PM | Updated: Dec 16, 2020 7:36 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News, Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Current federal employees are likely to receive a smaller pay increase in 2018 than federal retirees.

Tentative Agreement Announced to Give Postal Employees a Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 2, 2017 11:23 AM | Updated: Jun 7, 2017 9:49 AM Categories Agency News, Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The National Association of Letter Carriers recently announced a tentative agreement that would give pay raises and COLAs to a number of Postal employees.

Federal Employee Pay and Benefits for 2018

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 24, 2017 3:24 PM | Updated: May 31, 2017 7:28 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The 2018 federal budget is shaping up to be one that could reflect major changes in the federal pay and benefits package for employees.

Dueling Statistics on Federal Employee Pay

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 18, 2017 11:22 AM | Updated: Jul 7, 2019 10:53 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

A House committee held a hearing on federal employee compensation. Interest groups are out in force. Here is a summary of competing arguments.

Pay Parity For Federal Employees and Military?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 2, 2017 3:22 PM | Updated: Dec 9, 2020 8:37 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Will military and federal civilians receive the same pay raise in 2018? Here is how pay raises compare for the past 10 years.

White House Confirms Intent to Propose 1.9% Pay Raise in 2018

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 12, 2017 5:25 PM | Updated: Dec 16, 2020 7:35 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

There is now another indication that federal employees will receive an average raise of 1.9% in 2018.

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