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The 1% raise marks a decrease from the 2% raise issued in January, which set aside 0.3% of the overall raise figure for average bumps to locality pay.
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Trump also sought to encourage agencies to more meaningfully distinguish between levels of performance In his first term.
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Trump to limit top ratings for all feds and consolidate scoring in forthcoming rule
The new rule, which will go into effect on Feb. 13, 2026, allows federal agencies to approve waivers to caps on recruitment and relocation incentive payments.
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OPM finalizes rule simplifying recruitment and relocation incentive waivers
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The Trump administration laid off around 4,000 people on Oct. 10 across seven agencies, but the reductions are currently blocked under a court order.
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Federal Workforce Reduction Tracker
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania walk among Christmas decorations en route to the East Room at the White House on Dec. 5, 2025, where Andrea Bocelli performed a concert for them.
Pay & Benefits
Feds will have Dec. 24 and Dec. 26 off
The 1% raise marks a decrease from the 2% raise issued in January, which set aside 0.3% of the overall raise figure for average bumps to locality pay.
Pay & Benefits
Trump finalizes 1% pay raise for most feds
Exclusive
Trump also sought to encourage agencies to more meaningfully distinguish between levels of performance In his first term.
Management
Trump to limit top ratings for all feds and consolidate scoring in forthcoming rule
The new rule, which will go into effect on Feb. 13, 2026, allows federal agencies to approve waivers to caps on recruitment and relocation incentive payments.
Pay & Benefits
OPM finalizes rule simplifying recruitment and relocation incentive waivers
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Drive Capital Program Success: Proactive Data Oversight and Financial Insights for Government Agencies
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