Department of Defense Wage Committee; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting
Published Date: 2/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense Wage Committee is meeting on November 25, 2025, to review and update wage schedules for blue-collar workers in several areas, mostly in Florida, Texas, and nearby states. These changes could affect pay rates for DoD employees paid from appropriated and non-appropriated funds. The meeting is closed to the public and will be held online, signaling important updates on local wage surveys and schedules.
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DoD blue-collar wage schedule reviews
The DoD Wage Committee met on November 25, 2025 (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) to review wage surveys and update wage schedules for blue-collar DoD employees paid from appropriated and non-appropriated funds. The meeting covered many local wage areas (including multiple areas in Florida, Texas, and numerous other states) and these reviews could result in changes to pay rates for those employees.
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