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Locality pay

Adjustment to base pay based on geographic location

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Jan 13, 2026
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What are the OPM 2026 GS and LEO pay tables that determine ICE base salaries?

The OPM 2026 pay rules that set ICE base salaries are the General Schedule (GS) base pay tables for 2026 plus the Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) pay tables and locality adjustments that apply to federa...

Jan 26, 2026
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How do bonuses, overtime and recruitment incentives affect total compensation for ICE agents in major cities like Los Angeles and New York?

Bonuses, overtime and recruitment incentives can materially raise an agent’s take‑home pay—often converting advertised GS/GL base ranges into compensation packages that approach or exceed in high‑cost...

Jan 16, 2026
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What are the typical salary ranges and total compensation packages for new agents/officers in federal law enforcement in 2025?

New federal law enforcement hires in 2025 are paid from the Office of Personnel Management’s LEO (Law Enforcement Officer) pay tables, with entry pay varying by GL grade, step and locality adjustments...

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 ...