# President Proposes FY2027 Federal Pay Plan

The president’s proposed FY2027 alternative pay plan would provide no across-the-board pay increase for most federal civilian employees while increasing pay for federal civilian law enforcement officers and uniformed service members. Congress must approve the plan. For agencies and contractors that rely on specialized federal talent—including cybersecurity, IT, procurement, corrections, and senior executive personnel—the proposed differences in compensation could affect recruiting and retention, although the plan’s impact is not yet settled.

- Procurement teams and contractors supporting federal workforces should factor the proposed pay differences into staffing and retention assumptions for affected specialties.
- The plan is a proposal, not an approved change; Congress’s approval is still required before it can take effect.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

### Sources
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        Pay raise? What pay raise? The president’s alternative is an improvement, even if it’s by accident - Federal News Network](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2026/10/pay-raise-what-pay-raise-the-presidents-alternative-is-an-improvement-even-if-its-by-accident) - Federal News Network