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Special Rate Tables
OPM-approved special salary rates for Federal employees in shortage categories or hard-to-fill positions. Agencies and payroll providers: this beta site does not change existing pay tables so no payroll updates are required. We'd love your feedback on the new site itself. Read more.
Special Rate Table
Effective date: First day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after January 1, 2026
| Grade | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 | Step 10 | Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-05 | $41,759 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $6,960 |
| 0696 | Consumer Safety Specialist |
| 50 | 007 | 0000 | Chittenden, VT |
| HE | Department Of Health And Human Services |
INCORPORATING THE 1.0 PERCENT JANUARY 2026 GENERAL SCHEDULE INCREASE.
Individuals cannot request a special rate. Requests for special rates must come to OPM through agency headquarters.
Information on how agencies can make special rates requests can be found here.
Mailing address:
U.S. Office of Personnel ManagementEmail address: PayPolicy@opm.gov
