The federal government operates under several different pay models, depending on the type of job and employing agency, but the General Schedule is the most prevalent. … See more

Each year, the president decides whether to mandate an across-the-board pay increase for federal employees. These increases can apply to both base and locality pay… See more

The federal government operates two basic retirement systems: the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees Retirement System. 1. Basic Retirement … See more

Federal employees have the option to enroll in a health insurance plan under the Federal Employee Health Benefits program when they are hired or during open season, from Nove… See more

Employees who do nothing during open season are automatically reenrolled in their current plan. They can also optionally enroll in several additional benefit plans, including dental, visi… See more