Pay & Benefits
1.9% Pay Raise Proposed for Federal Employees
A 2018 federal employee pay raise of 1.9% is to be proposed according to new reports.
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.
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2018 Federal Employee Pay Raise and COLAs
There is often confusion about the federal employee pay system. Here are some of the common misconceptions and an explanation.
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Legislation Introduced to Give Federal Employees a 3.2% Pay Raise in 2018
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to give federal employees a 3.2% pay raise in 2018.
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How Much of a Pay Raise Will FWS Employees Get in 2017?
The author discusses the process for providing pay increases to federal employees under the Federal Wage System (FWS) for 2017.
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Why Isn’t the President Giving Federal Retirees a Higher Raise?
Why isn't the president giving a higher pay raise to federal retirees? I am a federal retiree and seeing current federal employees get a higher raise than me…
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Pay Freeze Still in Effect for Some Federal Employees
While limited in its applicability, there is still a pay freeze for some federal employees in senior positions.
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The Best of 2016
The FedSmith.com authors posted many articles in 2016 to keep our readers informed. These are some of our (and your) favorites.
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President Issues Order Finalizing 2017 Federal Employee Pay Raise
An executive order finalizing the 2017 GS pay raise for federal employees has been published.
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President Issues 2.1% Pay Raise Plan for Federal Employees
President Obama has issued a surprising last minute pay raise plan for federal employees effective in January 2017.
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Political Intrigue: Will Congress Derail 2017 Pay Raise? Will Government Shutdown?
Will there be a government shutdown? Will Congress derail the annual federal pay raise? A continuing resolution is in process but funding expires on Friday.