FAIR Act

This bill would raise pay for many federal workers in 2026. It sets a 3.3% increase to base pay for employees under federal pay systems and for “prevailing rate” (wage grade) workers. It also adds a 1% boost to locality pay for 2026. For employees who receive locality pay, the combined increase would be about 4.3% overall.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Federal employees under statutory pay systems, plus prevailing rate (wage grade) employees.
• What changes: 3.3% base pay raise; 1% locality pay increase (for those who receive locality pay).
• When: Applies during calendar year 2026.