Federal government new salary structure

The federal government in the United States has undergone several changes to its salary structure over the years. Here are some key updates:

2019 Pay Raise:

• The federal government received a 2.6% pay raise in 2019, which was the largest pay increase in nine years.
• The raise was implemented to help federal employees keep pace with inflation and to recognize their hard work and dedication.

2020 Pay Raise:

• In 2020, federal employees received a 3.1% pay raise, which was the largest pay increase in 15 years.
• The raise was implemented to help federal employees keep pace with inflation and to recognize their hard work and dedication.

2021 Pay Raise:

• In 2021, federal employees received a 2.7% pay raise, which was the largest pay increase in 14 years.
• The raise was implemented to help federal employees keep pace with inflation and to recognize their hard work and dedication.

New Salary Structure:

• In 2020, the federal government implemented a new salary structure, which includes:
  • A new pay system called the "General Schedule" (GS) pay system, which replaces the old GS pay system.
  • A new pay range for federal employees, which includes 15 pay grades (GS-1 to GS-15) and 8 pay steps (1 to 8).
  • A new pay scale, which includes a base pay rate and a locality pay rate.
  • A new pay system for federal employees in the National Capital Region (NCR), which includes a higher pay rate for employees who work in the NCR.

Pay Grades:

• The new GS pay system includes 15 pay grades, which are:
  • GS-1: Entry-level positions with a starting salary of around $20,000 to $30,000 per year.
  • GS-2: Entry-level positions with a starting salary of around $30,000 to $40,000 per year.
  • GS-3: Entry-level positions with a starting salary of around $40,000 to $50,000 per year.
  • GS-4: Entry-level positions with a starting salary of around $50,000 to $60,000 per year.
  • GS-5: Entry-level positions with a starting salary of around $60,000 to $70,000 per year.
  • GS-6: Entry-level positions with a starting salary of around $70,000 to $80,000 per year.
  • GS-7: Entry-level positions with a starting salary of around $80,000 to $90,000 per year.
  • GS-8: Entry-level positions with a starting salary of around $90,000 to $100,000 per year.
  • GS-9: Entry-level positions with a starting salary of around $100,000 to $110,000 per year.
  • GS-10: Entry-level positions with a starting salary of around $110,000 to $120,000 per year.
  • GS-11: Entry-level positions with a starting salary of around $120,000 to $130,000 per year.
  • GS-12: Entry-level positions with a starting salary of around $130,000 to $140,000 per year.
  • GS-13: Entry-level positions with a starting salary of around $140,000 to $150,000 per year.
  • GS-14: Entry-level positions with a starting salary of around $150,000 to $160,000 per year.
  • GS-15: Entry-level positions with a starting salary of around $160,000 to $170,000 per year.

Pay Steps:

• The new GS pay system includes 8 pay steps, which are:
  • Step 1: The starting salary for a new employee.
  • Step 2: A 2.5% increase from Step 1.
  • Step 3: A 3.5% increase from Step 2.
  • Step 4: A 4.5% increase from Step 3.
  • Step 5: A 5.5% increase from Step 4.
  • Step 6: A 6.5% increase from Step 5.
  • Step 7: A 7.5% increase from Step 6.
  • Step 8: A 8.5% increase from Step 7.

Locality Pay:

• The new GS pay system includes a locality pay rate, which is a percentage of the base pay rate that is added to the employee's salary based on the location where they work.
• The locality pay rate varies by location, with higher rates in areas with a higher cost of living.

National Capital Region (NCR) Pay:

• The new GS pay system includes a higher pay rate for federal employees who work in the National Capital Region (NCR), which includes Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas.
• The NCR pay rate is 26.16% higher than the base pay rate for GS-1 to GS-15 positions.

It's worth noting that these changes are subject to change and may be adjusted based on various factors, including budget constraints and economic conditions.