OPM Expands 2026 Special 3.8% Pay Raise to More Federal Law Enforcement Positions
More federal employees in law enforcement positions will be eligible to get a higher pay raise in 2026.
Pay & Benefits
Get the latest federal employee pay news, including updates on federal pay raises, GS pay scale changes, locality pay, and federal compensation policy. Stay informed on TSP news, TSP fund performance, contribution limits, and investment updates. This category also covers FEHB premiums, FEGLI rates, FEDVIP dental and vision benefits, and major OPM policy changes, federal workforce legislation, and other developments that impact federal employee pay, benefits, and take‑home compensation.
Two Paychecks, Two TSP Matches?
Federal employees who are Reservists and Guardsmen can receive both military and civilian TSP matches.
Bill Would Give Some Federal Employees a 35% Pay Raise
Some federal employees would see a massive pay raise if a recently introduced bill were to become law.
A Half-Century of Federal Pay Raises: Examining Patterns Across Administrations
How have pay raises for federal employees fared since 1970?
TSP Millionaires Hit New Record—Nearly 195,000 and Counting
The number of TSP millionaires hit a new record in December 2025, proof that disciplined investing over time pays off.
Keeping the FAIR Act Alive for the 2027 Federal Pay Raise
It appears that the longtime bill pushing for higher federal pay raises will carry on after the death of Congressman Gerry Connolly.
A New TSP Quilt Chart and What 2025’s Returns Teach Federal Employees
TSP fund performance shifted from 2024 to 2025, with diversification and the I Fund’s changes rewarding balanced investors while concentration lagged.
OPM Implements Special 3.8% 2026 Federal Pay Raise for Law Enforcement
OPM has finalized the special 3.8% 2026 federal pay raise for certain federal employees in law enforcement positions.
TSP Releases January 2026 Processing Schedule
The Thrift Savings Plan has released its processing schedule for January which contains important updates for TSP participants.
TSP Performance Soars in 2025 With One Up 32%: Highest Return Ever by a TSP Fund?
TSP performance for all funds was up in 2025 with one fund topping 32%. What was the highest TSP Fund return ever achieved?
