Federal Employee Reactions to the GS Salary Increase 2025

Federal employees have expressed concerns over the GS salary increase 2025, citing that a 2% raise does not adequately reflect rising costs of living. Many feel that the smaller raise compared to 2024’s 5.2% increase makes it harder to keep pace with private-sector wages. Employee unions and advocacy groups have urged lawmakers to reconsider the pay adjustment, arguing that government jobs need to remain financially competitive to attract and retain skilled workers. While some employees in high locality pay areas will see higher increases, others in lower-cost regions will receive minimal salary growth under the GS pay scale 2025.