Pay & Benefits
Pay Raise Saga Limping to A Conclusion
With the approval of the omnibus spending bill by the House, the 2008 federal pay raise saga may be limping to an end this week despite predictions of…
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.
Pay & Benefits
Understanding the 2008 Federal Pay Raise (Maybe)
The federal pay system is complex. Some readers have asked good questions because of confusion about the amount of their pay based on the possibility of an average…
Pay & Benefits
Shutdowns, Furloughs, COLAs, Congress and the 2008 Pay Raise
Congress has gone home even though the Senate says it is still technically open for business. While they may enjoy their time away from DC, their departure leaves…
Pay & Benefits
The Federal Budget, Government Shutdown and the 2008 Pay Raise
Any federal employee who may have wondered if career civil service employees are involved in politics need only consider the current budget war on spending for fiscal year…
Pay & Benefits
OPM Implementing 2007 Federal Pay Raise
OPM is implementing the 2007 pay raise but no one really knows what the final figures will be.
Pay & Benefits
2.7% Federal Raise Headed for the Trash Heap?
The possibility of a 2.7% average raise for federal employees took a decidedly negative turn this week with the announcement that Congress will, in effect, keep the continuing…
Pay & Benefits
Your 2007 Pay Raise Will Be…
The process of determining the 2007 pay raise amount is moving along slowly. But, while the process is moving, there is no final answer on the question of…
Retirement
Retirement May Pay More than Working
Many Federal retirees are on track for a 2.9% increase next year--and the figure is likely to be higher by the end of September.
Pay & Benefits
Your 2007 Pay Increase: Plenty to Make Some Happy and Some Angry
Active federal employees are on track for an average 2.7% pay increase in 2007. Many federal retirees will probably do better than that again in 2007.
Pay & Benefits
Debating the Federal Pay Raise
The system for determining the average federal pay raise is steeped in politics. What is going on and why?