Pay & Benefits
2024 Federal Pay Raise and 2024 GS Pay Scale Finalized
President Biden has issued the Executive Order finalizing the 2024 federal pay raise.
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
Is a 5.2% 2024 Federal Pay Raise Ensured?
An average 5.2% 2024 federal pay raise is virtually certain because of recent events. Here is a quick summary.
Pay & Benefits
2% Differential in 2024 Pay Raise and COLA
How do the 2024 federal pay raise and 2024 COLA compare?
Retirement
What’s the Difference in the Annual COLA and Pay Raise?
The annual COLA and pay raise are complex and often cause confusion. This is what they are and how they are different.
Pay & Benefits
How is the Annual Federal Employee Pay Raise Determined? What You Need to Know
How is the annual federal employee pay raise determined for the upcoming year?
Pay & Benefits
Biden Issues Alternative Pay Letter for 2024 Federal Pay Raise
President Biden has issued the letter outlining his alternative pay plan for the 2024 federal pay raise.
Pay & Benefits
Alternative Pay Plan Coming—and Why Government Shutdown is an Annual Event
What is the next step before the "big reveal" of the federal employee pay raise? Why are we facing another government shutdown?
Pay & Benefits
Annual Federal Pay Raises During Inflation: Carter vs. Biden & Latest Inflation Data
The rate of inflation is decreasing. Are you feeling better yet?
Pay & Benefits
Pay Parity and the 2024 Federal Pay Raise
Pay parity may be a good argument for the 2024 federal pay raise this year.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Salary Gains: Recommended vs. Real Increases
Federal employee salary levels are going up faster than the approved raise amount. Here are the actual federal employee salary increases in recent years.