2025 GS Pay Scale
The 2025 GS pay scale is based on a 2% overall average pay raise for federal employees.
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.
Biden Issues Executive Order on 2025 Federal Pay Raise
President Biden has issued the Executive Order finalizing the 2025 federal pay raise.
Lawmakers Urge Biden to More Than Double 2025 Federal Pay Raise
A group of lawmakers is urging President Biden to significantly increase the 2025 federal pay raise.
COLA Calculations, Inflation and Stock Market Records
America had an election and inflation was a factor for voters. The stock market is booming. Here are the latest inflation figures and how the COLA compares to pay raises over time.
What is the Difference Between the COLA and Pay Raise?
The annual COLA and pay raise are complex and often a source of confusion. While both impact pay, they have important differences.
August Inflation Rate Reduces Likely 2025 COLA—But Still Above Projected Annual Pay Raise
The 2nd month of inflation data determining the 2025 COLA has been released. The 2025 COLA will be less than in 2024 but probably still larger than the average 2025 pay raise.
Biden Issues Alternative Pay Plan Letter for 2025 Federal Pay Raise
President Biden has issued the letter outlining his alternative pay plan for the 2025 federal pay raise.
Comparing the 2025 COLA to the 2025 Federal Pay Raise: 2.57% in 2025?
It is the time of year when federal employees and retirees start thinking about the COLA and annual pay raise. What are the likely figures for 2025?
3% Federal Pay Raise in 2026?
Is it too early for federal employees to start thinking about the 2026 pay raise?
Pay Parity and the 2025 Federal Pay Raise
Pay parity may be a good argument for the 2025 federal pay raise this year.
