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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.

Legislation Calls for 3% Pay Raise in 2019

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 12, 2018 10:56 AM Categories Pay & Benefits 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 Pay & Benefits, 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 Categories Human Resources, Pay & Benefits 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 Pay & Benefits 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 Pay & Benefits 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 Categories Pay & Benefits 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 Categories Pay & Benefits 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 Pay & Benefits, 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?

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 Pay & Benefits 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 Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Coins in a jar next to wooden numbers reading '2018'

Congress is again punting on taking a role in determining the 2018 federal employee pay raise. Here is the latest on the raise issue.

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