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Federal Law Enforcement Officer pay framework

Federal Law Enforcement Officer pay framework and its application to ICE agents

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Jan 29, 2026
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what is the current federal GS pay scale

The current federal General Schedule (GS) pay scale for 2026 is the ’s official GS base pay table that incorporates a 1.0% across‑the‑board increase to basic pay effective in January 2026, with rates ...

Jan 27, 2026
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How does Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) work and which ICE roles qualify for it?

Law Enforcement Availability Pay () is a statutorily authorized premium that adds a fixed percentage to the base pay of covered federal criminal investigators to compensate for irregular, unscheduled,...

Feb 6, 2026

How do locality pay and Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) affect FBI agent gross pay compared with ICE?

Locality pay and Law Enforcement Availability Pay () are the two largest drivers that separate on‑paper base GS pay from the actual gross pay for federal criminal investigators; LEAP is a 25% premium ...

Feb 2, 2026

What is the typical career pay progression for an ICE special agent from entry GS to senior GS levels?

A typical special agent starts at a GS hiring grade that reflects education and experience—commonly GS-5, GS-7 or GS-9—and then moves up a career ladder through GS-11, GS-12 and into journeyman or sup...