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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.

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 Pay & Benefits 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 Pay & Benefits 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 Categories Pay & Benefits, 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, Pay & Benefits 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 Pay & Benefits 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 Categories Pay & Benefits 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 Categories Pay & Benefits 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 Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

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

Why Do Current Federal Employees Get a Higher Raise Than Federal Retirees?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 3, 2017 5:55 AM | Updated: Apr 10, 2017 5:07 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Q&A Leave a comment

Why do current federal employees get a much higher pay raise than federal retirees? I am a retiree and feel that this is unfair.

1.9% Pay Raise Proposed for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 20, 2017 6:35 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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A 2018 federal employee pay raise of 1.9% is to be proposed according to new reports.

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