2025 Federal Pay Raise Bidding Opens at 7.4%
Legislation has been introduced to set the 2025 federal pay raise for federal employees at 7.4%.
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.
2024 Pay Raise Highest in 40+ Years—54 Years of Federal Pay Raises
With the 2024 federal pay raise in mind, which administration gave federal employees a total raise of 0.96%? Which one awarded 33.2% in total raises?
Federal Budget, Government Shutdown: Is 5.2% 2024 Federal Pay Raise at Risk?
Political wrangling over serious problems could lead to a government shutdown. The 2024 federal employee pay raise could emerge as an issue with spiraling debt limiting options.
2023 in Review: Historic Pay Raise, End of the Vaccine Mandate, and More
A historic pay raise and the end of the vaccine mandate are among the top stories for federal employees in 2023.
2024 Locality Pay: Which Areas Had the Highest (or Lowest) Pay Raises?
Which 2024 locality pay areas received the highest pay raises? Which ones received the lowest? How did the new locality pay areas fare? Here are the answers.
2024 GS Pay Scale for Federal Employees
The 2024 GS pay scale is based on a 5.2% average federal pay raise. Here are the pay raises for all GS locality pay areas.
2024 Federal Pay Raise and 2024 GS Pay Scale Finalized
President Biden has issued the Executive Order finalizing the 2024 federal pay raise.
Is a 5.2% 2024 Federal Pay Raise Ensured?
An average 5.2% 2024 federal pay raise is virtually certain because of recent events. Here is a quick summary.
What’s the Difference in the Annual COLA and Pay Raise?
The annual COLA and pay raise are complex and often cause confusion. This is what they are and how they are different.
