General Schedule
Summary: This document provides the 2026 General Schedule (GS) salary table, reflecting a 1% pay increase for federal employees effective January 2026.
The 2026 General Schedule (GS) salary table outlines the annual pay rates for federal employees across grades GS-1 through GS-15, including all ten steps for each grade. This table incorporates a 1% general increase effective as of January 2026. The document also provides the within-grade step increase amounts for each grade level.
Document outline
1. Salary Table 2026-GS Overview 2. Annual Rates by Grade (GS-1 through GS-15) 3. Step 1 through Step 10 Pay Scales 4. Within-Grade Step Increase Amounts 5. Notes on Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Pay and Special Rates