2026 GS Pay Scale
The 2026 GS pay scale is based on a 1% overall average pay raise for federal employees.
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2026 Federal Pay Raise Finalized
President Trump has issued an executive order finalizing the 2026 federal pay raise.
The Federal Pay System Is Designed to Lag—and the Data Prove It
A decade of data shows federal pay raises usually trail the Employment Cost Index and inflation, revealing how the pay system is structured to lag the broader labor market.
Federal Pay Skyrockets: New Report Shows 24% Payroll Surge Since 2020
Federal pay surged during the Biden years as locality pay areas grew, driving six‑figure salaries higher despite modest workforce growth and rising telework.
Federal Pay Raises Decoded: Are Democrats or Republicans More Generous?
Politics and your paycheck. What were the largest federal pay raises since 1970? Average salaries went from $101,610 in Sept 2023 to $109,879 by March.
2026 Federal Pay Raise: Which Law Enforcement Officers Will Get the Full 3.8%?
OPM reveals which law enforcement roles qualify for the 3.8% 2026 federal pay raise—find out who gets more than the standard 1%.
2026 Federal Pay Raise: 1% for GS, 3.8% for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs)
LEOs win big in 2026 pay plan: 3.8% raise vs. just 1% for other others under GS as locality pay frozen.
Trump Defies Expectations, Grants 1% 2026 Federal Pay Raise
In a surprise move, President Trump has authorized a pay raise for federal employees in 2026.
Trump’s Upcoming Pay Plan Letter: What It Means for Federal Employees
Federal pay hinges on one letter. Trump’s 2026 version could surprise—or disappoint.
Pay Parity May Be a Good Argument for the 2026 Federal Pay Raise
Pay parity is likely to be an argument for a higher federal pay raise in 2026 as the annual pay raise process unfolds.
