Federal Employees Pay Comparability Act

The Federal Employees Pay Comparability Act (FEPCA) of 1990 aimed to ensure that federal employee salaries remain competitive with private-sector wages and similar jobs in other regions. It created a systematic process to review and update federal pay rates annually, based on regional labor market conditions, age groups, and skills. The law also established pay tables and adjustments to help attract and retain qualified federal workers, balancing budget concerns with workforce competitiveness across the country.