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OPM Special Rate Table L018 for 2026

The OPM Special Rate Table L018 includes Department of Homeland Security coverage, including ICE positions, and special rates are used when recruitment or retention problems require pay above standard locality rates.

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Jan 22, 2026
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Where can the full list of 2026 OPM special rate tables and their covered occupations be downloaded from OPM.gov?

The complete special rate tables and their covered occupations can be downloaded directly from OPM’s Special Rates landing pages—notably the SearchByTable page for table-level downloads and the IndexB...

Jan 21, 2026
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Which specific locality pay areas and step/grade ranges does OPM's Table L018 apply to for DHS/ICE positions in 2026?

’s Special Rate Table L018 is identified in public reporting as a 2026 special-rate table that explicitly lists coverage including positions, and special rates under OPM are used when recruitment or r...