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2026 FEDERAL WAGE SYSTEM PAY
Approximately 13.25% increase across the WG, WL, and WS pay tables compared with the previous schedule.
DIRECT NEGOTIATION & PARTNERSHIP
This historic win was achieved through effective partnership and direct negotiation to ensure federal wage schedules reflect current economic realities.
STRONG PREVAILING RATE SYSTEM
Our efforts strengthen the prevailing rate system, ensuring that federal blue-collar pay remains competitive with comparable private-sector wages.
REAL DATA. REAL IMPACT.
By utilizing verified market data and participating in wage surveys, TVFEMTC secured meaningful outcomes for the Tidewater workforce.
RESULTS THAT MATTER
We remain committed to protecting the livelihoods of Federal Wage System employees through advocacy and representation.
What Changed?
The 2026 Federal Wage System pay schedule reflects a significant adjustment resulting from direct negotiations and an updated prevailing rate analysis. This update ensures that wages remain competitive with local private-sector counterparts for similar trades and labor occupations.
Who Is Affected? (WG, WL, WS)
These changes apply to employees under the Wage Grade (WG), Wage Leader (WL), and Wage Supervisor (WS) pay tables within the Tidewater Virginia wage area. This encompasses a broad range of skilled trades, maintenance, and operational roles across local federal activities.
How the Federal Wage System Process Works
The FWS process is a prevailing rate system designed to align federal pay with local private-sector wages. It involves regular wage surveys, data collection from comparable local businesses, and a rigorous review by the Department of Defense (DoD) to determine the final schedule.
How TVFEMTC Participated
TVFEMTC representatives were integral to the data verification and negotiation phases. The Council provided critical oversight during the survey process, ensuring that the data used to calculate the new rates accurately reflected the economic realities and skill requirements of our members' work.
Historical Wage Schedule Changes
View Official Pay Schedules
- 2026 WG Final Schedule (PDF)
- 2026 WL Final Schedule (PDF)
- 2026 WS Final Schedule (PDF)
Related Documents
- DoD Wage Survey Guidelines
- Prevailing Rate System Overview
- Collective Bargaining Information
Council President's Statement
No President statement is published here unless supplied and approved by TVFEMTC.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the new pay scale take effect?
TVFEMTC has not supplied a verified answer for this page.
Does this affect GS employees?
TVFEMTC has not supplied a verified answer for this page.
Contact TVFEMTC With Pay Questions
If you have specific questions regarding your pay grade, step, or how the new schedule impacts your position, please reach out to your Council representative or contact our support office directly.