Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay
Adjusts Federal Pay Rates for Civilian, Military, and Judges
What it does
Agencies must apply the attached pay schedules, and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management must implement locality payments and assess up to a 3.8% law enforcement pay increase.
Real-world impact
- Changes pay rates for federal civilian employees across multiple pay systems.
- Updates military basic pay starting January 1, 2026.
- May increase pay for certain federal law enforcement personnel up to 3.8%.
Topics
Summary
This order sets new pay rates for many federal workers and members of the military by attaching updated pay schedules. It specifies pay for the General Schedule, Foreign Service, Veterans Health Administration, Senior Executive Service, judges, elected officials, and uniformed service members.
The Director of the Office of Personnel Management must implement locality pay, publish notice, and assess up to a 3.8 percent increase for certain federal civilian law enforcement personnel. The order takes effect on or after January 1, 2026 and supersedes last year’s similar pay order.
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