CSRS COLA

January Retirement COLAs Set: 3.6 Percent for CSRS, 2.6 Percent for FERS, 3.6 Percent for SS

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Since the January 2023 increase of 8.7/7.7 percent—the highest in four decades—the prior COLAs were 3.2, 2.5 and 2.8 percent under CSRS, and 2.2, 2 and 2 percent under FERS. Image: Billion Photos/Shutterstock.com

October 14, 2026 A federal retirement COLA will be paid in January of 3.6 percent for those retired under CSRS and 2.6 percent for those retired under FERS who are eligible for COLAs. The announcement follows completion of the count toward the adjustment with the figure through September in the inflation index used to set … Read more

2022 COLA information for CSRS, FERS annuitants and SS recipients

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The 2022 CSRS COLA adjustment will be 5.9% effective with January 2022 annuity payments. The 2022 FERS COLA adjustment will be 4.9% effective with January 2022 annuity payments. The 2022 Social Security COLA adjustment will be 5.9% effective with January 2022 annuity payments. Source: Pay Information | American Postal Workers Union