Pursuant to the release of the July 2026 Consumer Price Index – Urban Wage and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), and in accordance with Article 9.1.E , the fourth COLA adjustment of the 2024-2027 National Agreement will result in a $1,414.00 increase for eligible rural carriers. This COLA adjustment will be effective September 5, 2026, (PP 2026-20). All COLA adjustments are based on a 40-hour evaluation with proportional application to those route evaluations over 40 hours. The increase should appear in paychecks dated September 25, 2026.
In accordance with Article 9.1.E.3, full COLA adjustments will apply to Table One and Step 15 of Table Two. COLA adjustments to Steps 1 through 14 of Table Two will be adjusted proportionally to each step’s percentage of Step 15.
NOTE: All leave replacement employees will receive an additional 1% salary adjustment annually in lieu of COLA adjustments.
Updated pay schedules will be posted when available and will also be included in a future edition of the National Rural Letter Carrier.
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