There have been so many claims recently that federal workers now make more than workers in the private sector, so I decided to check the current federal pay scales.
I left federal service in 1997, and got a significant pay raise. I have gotten a raise every year since then.
If I had stayed in the federal service and not received any promotions in the past 14 years, I would be making 6% more than I am now. Had I gotten a single promotion in 2000, I would be making 16% more than I am now. So it appears those claims are correct.
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