The article discusses the proposed 4.3% average pay raise for federal employees in 2026, introduced by Democratic lawmakers through the FAIR Act. It highlights the components of the raise, including a 3.3% across-the-board increase and an average 1% boost for locality pay. The article also emphasizes the importance of this raise in addressing the wage gap between federal employees and... https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/federal-pay-raise-2026