The year 2025 is fast approaching, and with it comes a number of changes to the federal pay system. These changes are designed to make the system more fair and equitable, and to ensure that federal employees are compensated fairly for their work. One of the most significant changes is the introduction of a new … Read more
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is responsible for setting and administering the pay scales for federal employees. The OPM salary schedule is updated annually, and the 2025 salary schedule is expected to be released in the fall of 2024. The 2025 salary schedule will likely include a general pay increase for all federal employees, … Read more
Federal locality pay is a cost-of-living adjustment that is added to the base pay of federal employees who work in certain high-cost areas. The locality pay rates are determined by comparing the cost of living in each area to the cost of living in the Washington, D.C., area. The locality pay rates are updated every … Read more
