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Federal Employee Pay Raises for 2023

This bill proposes a pay raise for federal employees in 2023. This means that individuals working in the federal administration and employees whose pay rates are determined by local market rates will receive higher salaries. These changes could impact the financial stability of thousands of families across the United States.
Key points
Basic pay for most federal employees will increase by 4.1% in 2023.
An additional 1.0% increase will be applied to locality pay, meaning a total raise of 5.1% for many employees.
The changes apply to both employees under statutory pay systems and those with prevailing rate wages.
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Print number: 117_HR_6398
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Process start date: 2022-01-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FAIR Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6398.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Basic pay for most federal employees will increase by 4.1% in 2023.
  • An additional 1.0% increase will be applied to locality pay, meaning a total raise of 5.1% for many employees.
  • The changes apply to both employees under statutory pay systems and those with prevailing rate wages.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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Labor Economy