White House budget proposal silent on civilian federal pay raise - Federal News Network

The White House 2027 budget proposal includes up to a 7% pay raise for military members but makes no mention of a pay increase for civilian federal employees. Unless Congress intervenes, most civilian federal workers likely will not see a salary increase in 2027. The omission highlights the administration’s prioritization of defense spending and comes alongside large proposed defense increases and steep cuts to science and domestic programs, increasing pressure on lawmakers weighing trade-offs.