Pay & Benefits
Bill Proposes 4.3% 2026 Federal Pay Raise
Legislation has been introduced to give federal employees a 4.3% pay raise in 2026.
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.
Federal Workforce News
Looking Back on 2024: Federal Pay Raise, an Election, and More
What were the biggest events of 2024 for federal employees?
Pay & Benefits
2025 GS Pay Scale
The 2025 GS pay scale is based on a 2% overall average pay raise for federal employees.
Pay & Benefits
Biden Issues Executive Order on 2025 Federal Pay Raise
President Biden has issued the Executive Order finalizing the 2025 federal pay raise.
Pay & Benefits
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.
Retirement
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 & Benefits
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.
Retirement
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…
Pay & Benefits
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.
Retirement
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?