The article "2025 Merit Increase Projections: What Federal Employees Should Know" reviews predictions for merit-based salary adjustments. Mercer estimates a 3.3% increase for non-union employees, consistent with 2024. WTW and The Conference Board, however, project a higher rate of 3.9%. These merit increases focus on rewarding performance rather than providing cost-of-living adjustmen... https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/2025-merit-increase-projections