Federal Wage System for blue-collar feds puts some above, others below, local rates
After decades of annual pay caps, wages for blue-collar feds in 75% of Federal Wage System localities no longer align with “prevailing” local rates.
Agencies should offer pay bonuses, faster leave accrual and telework flexibilities, OPM said in new federal AI hiring guidance.
Agencies can implement OPM’s new playbook to improve how they recruit, retain and manage their federal workforces today and in the future.