federal pay

Drew Friedman, Federal News NetworkSen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) at FAIR Act rally

Working for a living is hard, but have a little perspective

That 8.7% pay raise proposal might help you keep up with inflation, but it doesn’t get at the big federal pay questions.

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Once again in 2022, your actual federal pay raise depends a lot on where you work

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Biden makes 2022 federal pay raise official for civilian employees

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Another year, another call for ‘major legislative reforms’ to the federal pay system

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The Capitol is seen from the Russell Senate Office Building during a delay in work on the Democrats' $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, March 5, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate Democrats unveil 2022 appropriations bills, back Biden’s planned federal pay raise

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Stuck under the dreaded federal pay ceiling? Here’s what to look for

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A look inside the federal pay mailbag

The White House gave its clearest indication yet on where it’s going with federal pay in 2022.

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Biden formally announces plans to give employees a federal pay raise in 2022

President Biden has formally recommended a 2.7% federal pay raise for most civilian employees in 2022, which includes 0.5% locality pay adjustment.

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Status check: Your 2022 federal pay raise

So far there seems to be consensus at least within the White House and House on a 2.7% federal pay raise for civilian employees next year. But there’s still one big lingering question.

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