Locality Pay Area Definitions 2025. The proposed changes in locality pay area definitions would be applicable on the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after january 1, 2025, subject to. The union budget 2025 will be presented on 23rd july, with the session running from 22nd july to 12th august.

2023 locality pay area definitions. Locality pay areas are measured by definitions from the office of management and budget called metropolitan statistical areas (msas) and combined statistical areas (csas).