CSRS COLA calculator
CSRS COLA generally tracks the full CPI-W increase used for Social Security.
CSRS COLA rules
- CSRS COLA generally tracks the full CPI-W increase used for Social Security COLA.
- Special category FERS retirees (e.g., certain disability or CSRS Offset situations) may follow different COLA rules — verify with OPM.
Estimate a COLA bump
verified 2026-07-30- Monthly increase
- $78.40
- New monthly amount
- $2,878.40
- New annual
- $34,540.80
Estimate only — actual COLA is announced by SSA (typically mid-October) and applies to Social Security, SSI, and VA rates the following December / January cycle.