The 2025 GS Pay Scale includes a 2% average increase in federal employee salaries. While the base pay increase applies across all federal employees, locality pay adjustments differ by region. This means that federal employees in high-cost areas like Washington, D.C., or major cities on the West Coast can expect a larger pay increase due to locality adjustments. For those living in mor... https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/2025-gs-pay-scale-increase