arrow_back Back to App

Federal Employee Pay Raises for 2022

This bill proposes pay raises for federal employees in 2022. This means individuals working for government agencies can expect an increase in their basic salaries, impacting their personal finances. The changes apply to both employees under statutory pay systems and those with prevailing rates.
Key points
Basic pay for most federal employees will increase by 4.1% in 2022.
Additionally, locality pay (region-dependent) will increase by 1.0% in 2022.
The total pay increase for many federal employees will be 5.1%.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3518
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2022-01-19
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

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_S_3518.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Basic pay for most federal employees will increase by 4.1% in 2022.
  • Additionally, locality pay (region-dependent) will increase by 1.0% in 2022.
  • The total pay increase for many federal employees will be 5.1%.
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 Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

CATEGORIES

Labor