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OPM adjust the Locality Pay % for Federal Employees by basing the locality pay by HIGHEST to LOWEST cost of living areas

Created by D.H. on December 04, 2012

Have OPM restructure the Locality Pay system for Federal Employees by adjusting locality pay percentages to reflect areas in the country that have the HIGHEST cost of living to the LOWEST. Meaning, if you work in Washington DC (24%) your Locality Pay should be higher than Houston, TX.(28%)

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