No Locality Increase in 2026? 1% GS Federal Pay Raise Explained Clearly | GS pay increase 1 percent
The 2026 federal pay raise has been confirmed with a 1 percent increase in base General Schedule pay. However, there will be no additional locality pay boost this year, meaning overall salary growth for many federal employees will remain limited. Federal pay adjustments are typically determined through executive action and budget planning processes that consider … Read more