Pay & Benefits
The Best Time to Retire
When you choose to end your federal career could make a big difference in your retirement security.
Lawmakers Propose 3.2% Raise for Feds in 2022
Democrats in both chambers of Congress have reintroduced legislation to boost basic pay by 2.2% across the board next year, along with an average 1% increase in locality pay.
Bill Would Standardize Federal Retiree Annual Increases, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Biden COVID-Relief Plan Offers More Leave for Frontline Feds
Although the plan calls for private sector employers to provide hazard pay to essential workers, it is unclear whether the president-elect would call on federal agencies to do the same.
Agencies Outline How Feds Will Repay Payroll Taxes That Have Been Deferred
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
The Numbers That Matter in 2021
Do figures like 300, $172,500 and 1.3% mean anything to you?
Travel Mileage Reimbursement Rates Fall, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
OPM Issues Guidance on Law Allowing Feds to Temporarily Carry Over More Annual Leave
The 2021 National Defense Authorization Act allows all federal employees to carry over an additional 25% of unused leave due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
TSP Portfolios End 2020 on a High Note
Each of the funds in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program posted gains last month.
Senate Joins House in Overriding Trump’s Veto of Defense Bill
Congress’ rejection of the veto—the first in Trump’s presidency—comes during his final days in office.
Trump Signs Order Formalizing 1% Pay Raise for Federal Civilians In 2021
The raise does not include a change in locality pay.
No New Locality Pay Areas in 2022
The president’s pay agent declined to authorize a number of recommended changes to existing locality pay areas, overruling a federal advisory board.
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