Post allowance jumps for Yokosuka, Tokyo

Post allowance jumps for Yokosuka, Tokyo
By Travis J. Tritten, Stars and Stripes
Pacific edition, Sunday, January 27, 2008

U.S. government civilian workers at Yokosuka and in Tokyo city received hikes in post allowance effective this week, according to figures the State Department’s Office of Allowances released Sunday.

The allowance at and around Yokosuka Naval Base increased from 30 percent to 35 percent of spendable income.

Allowance rates in Tokyo city also increased, rising from 50 percent of spendable income to 60 percent, the agency reported.

Spendable income reflects the difference in prices of goods and services in overseas locations. Rates for overseas civilians are calculated by the State Department.

Rates in those locations decreased a month ago and the increase this week put the allowances back to levels in early December, according to State Department records.


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