October 31, 2024: The Bureau of Labor Statistics published a 3.8% ECI. This sets the baseline or default pay raise to take effect on January 1, 2026. See the law determining default pay raises. Congress and the President can take seperate action to raise or lower this raise. The effect of a 3.8% is available on the Basic Pay page.

October 31, 2023: The Bureau of Labor Statistics published a 4.5% ECI. This sets the baseline or default pay raise to take effect on January 1, 2025. See the law determining default pay raises. Congress and the President can take seperate action to raise or lower this raise. The effect of a 4.5% is available on the Basic Pay page.