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OPM Expands 2026 Special 3.8% Pay Raise to More Federal Law Enforcement Positions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 30, 2026 7:35 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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More federal employees in law enforcement positions will be eligible to get a higher pay raise in 2026.

OPM Implements Special 3.8% 2026 Federal Pay Raise for Law Enforcement

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 5, 2026 6:05 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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OPM has finalized the special 3.8% 2026 federal pay raise for certain federal employees in law enforcement positions.

Complete Guide to FERS Special Provision Retirement

FedSmith.com author David FeiBy David FeiDec 11, 2025 8:13 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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This detailed guide will help federal employees understand the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).

2026 Federal Pay Raise: Which Law Enforcement Officers Will Get the Full 3.8%?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 5, 2025 3:24 PM | Updated: Sep 14, 2025 8:27 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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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)

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 2, 2025 9:05 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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LEOs win big in 2026 pay plan: 3.8% raise vs. just 1% for other others under GS as locality pay frozen.

Early Roth TSP and Roth IRA Withdrawal Strategies for Federal Law Enforcement

By James D. CroninJul 7, 2025 1:40 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Both the Roth TSP and IRA offer tax benefits for FERS Special Category Employees (SCEs). Start early, fund both, and track contributions for optimal retirement.

Law Enforcement Officer Retirement, the Rule of 55, TSP, and Roth TSP

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbJun 6, 2024 2:26 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Access to the TSP at retirement works differently for federal law enforcement officers and special category employees.

5 Big Advantages of Being a Special Provisions Employee

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsFeb 27, 2024 2:55 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Special provision FERS federal employees have advantages that can make a big difference in their retirement annuities.

Requirements and Retirement: A Guide for Federal Law Enforcement Officers

FedSmith.com author Benjamin DergeBy Benjamin DergeDec 21, 2023 9:15 AM | Updated: Jan 30, 2024 11:38 AM Categories Retirement

Federal law enforcement officers have different retirement rules than most other federal employees under FERS.

Rule of 55 and Early Access to TSP

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbSep 28, 2023 9:40 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

What is the rule of 55, and how does it apply to TSP accounts?

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