Average Federal Salary by Agency Size
How does your salary compare to your colleagues in large and small agencies? Which agency (that most people have never heard of) has an average of more than $165,000?
Federal employee pay news: If it impacts pay and benefits for federal employees, you’ll find it here. Stay informed about important topics such as annual federal pay raises, the GS pay scale, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) including the latest TSP performance updates. You will also find articles about the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), and Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), or event legislation in Congress that could impact federal employees’ pay and benefits.
How does your salary compare to your colleagues in large and small agencies? Which agency (that most people have never heard of) has an average of more than $165,000?
According to a recent GAO report, several recent federal pay studies vary widely in their conclusions federal pay and benefits to the private sector.
The article “How Well are Government Employees Paid” generated a large number of comments. Here, the author has responded to the most common themes submitted by readers.
A pay expert writes that the federal pay system is ripe for change and the federal pay agent has lost credibility.
In a statement issued by the Office of Management and Budget, the White House has indicated strong objection to the notion of federal workers going without a pay increase in 2013.
A reader who is planning to retire on 1/3/2013 asked if he would have to be off the employment rolls by 12/31/12 to receive the 2012 COLA. Here is the answer.
The author outlines different kinds of life insurance available, considerations to make in deciding whether to purchase life insurance, and how the Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) option fits into the decision.
A recent Congressional Budget Office study showed that, generally speaking, federal employees were better compensated relative to their private sector counterparts. But what do federal employees themselves think about their pay, and how does their pay affect their job satisfaction?
A resolution introduced in the House would offer a number of protections for federal employees, not the least of which would be to prevent any increases in the amount that feds would have to contribute towards their retirement benefits.
The House voted Thursday to pass the Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act by a vote of 218-199. The legislation is one that would require additional contributions from federal workers towards their retirement plans.