Another Step Toward a 1.6% Raise in 2017
A 1.6% annual federal pay raise for 2017 is continuing to work its way through Congress. Here is the latest information.
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.
A 1.6% annual federal pay raise for 2017 is continuing to work its way through Congress. Here is the latest information.
A 2017 pay raise of 1.6% is working its way through Congress. This would be the highest raise federal employees have had since 2010.
Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate this week to go along with a House bill introduced last month that would give federal employees a 5.3% pay raise in 2017.
FedSmith.com users said in a recent poll that federal workers deserve a 5.3% pay raise in 2017.
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is reporting that Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) has introduced legislation in support of AFGE’s proposal to give federal employees a 5.3% pay raise in 2017.
President Obama has issued an executive order setting 2016 pay rates for federal employees.
How much will your pay raise be in 2016? The president has recommended 1.3%. Congress could intervene but has not done so. What about a pay increase for military personnel and federal retirees?
Some federal employees in North Dakota are going to be getting a 34% pay increase.
The president has recommended a 1.3% pay raise for 2016. Does the rate of inflation make a difference in the annual pay raise? How have federal pay raises under President Obama compared to previous administrations?
Will there be an annual adjustment to Federal Wage System (FWS) wage schedules this year?