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DoD Wage Committee

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Dec 21, 2025
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Will the 2026 federal pay increase be retroactive and when will employees see it in their checks?

The 2026 federal pay increase—a 1% across‑the‑board raise for most civilian General Schedule employees—was finalized by the White House and tied to pay tables effective in January 2026, not to a mid‑y...

Jan 27, 2026
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How have DoD payroll delays affected retroactive wage‑grade payments in past years and what steps shorten processing time?

payroll delays have repeatedly pushed retroactive wage‑grade () increases and shutdown backpay into later pay cycles, leaving many wage‑grade employees waiting months for raises that are retroactive t...