So did you go from AG or Dev pay to CPC? Did you transfer to a higher level facility. You're leaving out some details.
Personally my salary has gone up $32,973 since this time in 2018. All as CPC at current facility which is a 12. That breaks down to $2,747/mo or $1,268/pp.
My Gross is up $61,838 as well (probably work about 80% of the OT assigned so could be higher). That’s $5,153/mo or $2,378/pp.
Personally, financially, I’ve never had any issues but I’m not just throwing my money away like some of my coworkers just because. Saying that, there are definitely things I would still change with pay (especially our premiums and OT).
I cant speak for those at the lower levels though. I know a few people at 6s and know the struggle can be real.