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Federal Employee Pay Increase: 8.7% Total Adjustment Proposed for 2024.

This legislation proposes substantial salary increases for all federal government employees, effective in 2024. These adjustments aim to boost purchasing power and ensure competitive wages within the public sector. Citizens working for federal agencies will see a direct increase in their annual income, positively impacting their personal finances.
Key points
Basic pay rates for federal employees (under statutory pay systems) will increase by 4.7% for the 2024 calendar year.
Locality pay, which adjusts salaries based on regional cost of living, will receive an additional increase of 4.0%.
Wage grade employees (prevailing rate employees) will also see their basic pay rates rise by 4.7%.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_124
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2023-01-26
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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 118_S_124.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Basic pay rates for federal employees (under statutory pay systems) will increase by 4.7% for the 2024 calendar year.
  • Locality pay, which adjusts salaries based on regional cost of living, will receive an additional increase of 4.0%.
  • Wage grade employees (prevailing rate employees) will also see their basic pay rates rise by 4.7%.
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 2025-12-26.

CATEGORIES

Labor Economy