What does within grade increase mean?

Within-grade increases (WGIs) or step increases are periodic increases in a GS employee’s rate of basic pay from one step of the grade of his or her position to the next higher step of that grade.

What is within grade increase WGI eligibility date?

A WGI waiting period begins upon (1) first appointment in the Federal service, (2) receiving an “equivalent increase,” or (3) after a period of nonpay status and/or a break in service in excess of 52 calendar weeks.

Are within grade step increases automatic?

Within grade increases not meant to be “routine” OPM has stressed that within-grade raises must be linked to performance and “should never be viewed as automatic or routine.” Various special pay authorities allow agencies flexibility in assigning step levels to employees.

Do temporary employees get step increases?

An employee serving on a Temporary Promotion is eligible to receive Within-Grade Increases for the temporary grade and step if they meet the waiting period and performance requirements.

How does a GS grade increases work?

The two-step promotion rule states that a GS employee promoted to a position in a higher grade is entitled to basic pay at the lowest rate of the higher grade that exceeds his or her existing rate of basic pay by not less than two step increases of the grade from which promoted.

Can you get a QSI every year?

Yes. It is possible for an employee to receive a QSI every year, although I have never heard of it happening. I received three in my final 4 years.

How often do GS steps increases?

There are 10 steps in each of the GS and LEO grades. There are only 5 steps for the FWS schedule. For GS and LEO, the first three step increases occur every year, the next three step increases occur every two years, and the final three step increases occur every three years.

How much is a step increase?

These pay scales assign steps to reflect how long a person has been with the federal government. Each step increase increases an employee’s pay 3-5%. General Schedule and Law Enforcement Officer Schedule use a 10-step system and have the same length of time between step increases.