January 2026 Pay Schedules
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The President adjusted the rates of basic pay for certain Federal civilian employees effective in January 2026 by Executive order. The Executive order authorizes a 1.0 percent across-the-board increase for statutory pay systems and provides that locality pay percentages will remain at 2025 levels. This notice serves as documentation for the public record.
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