58 Federal Locality Pay Areas: 18.5% to 25.86% in 7 Years
What are salary differences between the 58 locality pay areas? One area increased $15,396 over 7 years while another gained $22,282 for GS12/Step5.
What are salary differences between the 58 locality pay areas? One area increased $15,396 over 7 years while another gained $22,282 for GS12/Step5.
The latest CPI data indicate that inflation rose faster in February than expected.
The Biden administration has focused on racial equity. Recent data indicate the policies are working as minorities in the federal workforce increase and whites decrease.
The TSP returns for the start of a year are the best since 2019 and the C Fund hit a new record high. All TSP funds were up in February with one exception.
What is retention pay? When is it terminated? What if an employee on retention pay receives a promotion?
The 2025 COLA payment will be effective in January 2025. Here is an early projection and how it compares to recent years.
Locality pay now covers most federal employees. How much difference does a locality pay area make in salary levels?
Washington’s birthday is now Presidents’ day, a paid holiday for many including federal employees. Here is why George Washington is celebrated.
Legislation has been introduced to use the CPI-E for calculating an annual COLA or use a higher figure if the CPI-W is more. How much of a difference would this make in retirement income?
How do the monthly TSP returns look to start 2024? Despite a big drop on the last day, most TSP Funds showed a positive return in January.