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Federal Employee Pay Raises for 2022

This bill proposes pay raises for federal employees in 2022. This means that individuals working for government agencies can expect an increase in their basic salaries and locality pay, impacting their personal finances.
Key points
Basic pay for federal employees will increase by 2.2% in 2022.
Locality pay, which depends on the living area, will increase by 1.0% in 2022.
These changes apply to both employees under statutory pay systems and prevailing rate employees.
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Print number: 117_S_561
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2021-03-03
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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_S_561.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Basic pay for federal employees will increase by 2.2% in 2022.
  • Locality pay, which depends on the living area, will increase by 1.0% in 2022.
  • These changes apply to both employees under statutory pay systems and prevailing rate employees.
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.

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Labor