How Cost-of-Living Adjustments Affect the 2025 GS Pay Scale DC Cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are a major factor influencing the 2025 GS pay scale DC. These adjustments aim to offset the rising expenses associated with living in Washington, D.C., ensuring that federal employees' purchasing power remains stable. The GS pay scale 2025 DC reflects these COLAs, providing higher local... https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/2025-gs-pay-scale-dc