locality pay unchanged

Federal Salary Alert! 2026 GS Increase Approved at Just 1% | Pay Raise Update 2026

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Pay Raise Update 2026

The federal government has approved a 1% pay raise for employees under the General Schedule system in 2026. The General Schedule, commonly referred to as GS pay, applies to most white-collar federal workers across various agencies. The adjustment affects base pay rates but does not include any changes to locality pay percentages for this year. … Read more

Federal Employees Receive 1% Raise, Locality Rates See No Change | 2026 GS Pay Update

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2026 GS Pay Update

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has confirmed a 1% increase in the General Schedule (GS) pay scale for 2026. Locality pay rates will remain the same, meaning base salaries rise while geographic adjustments are unchanged. This adjustment affects millions of federal employees across agencies, ensuring incremental income growth amid inflation. Who Is Eligible for … Read more