OPM to refresh federal pay tables and launch beta version
The Office of Personnel Management is preparing a new version of its online federal pay tables, which receive roughly 14 million visits annually and have not been significantly updated since 2011. CIO Adam Starr said the redesigned site will launch in beta later this calendar year, with users able to switch back to the old version while OPM gathers feedback. The agency tested the update with a screen-reader user as part of the effort.
OPM's pay-rate pages draw about 14 million visits yearly and have remained largely unchanged since 2011. CIO Adam Starr said the replacement will arrive in beta later this calendar year, during fiscal 2027's first quarter, and will become the default while preserving access to the older site.
The agency sought input from an accessibility specialist who relies on a screen reader and reported no problems. OPM frames the refresh as part of a wider push toward tech-first federal services, alongside efforts to consolidate 119 HR IT systems and modernize retirement contact-center operations.
Federal employees and agencies that rely on pay tables could see faster, clearer access to compensation information, while screen-reader users may benefit from the accessibility testing. Because the beta keeps the old version available, any disruption may be limited during the transition. The refresh could also influence expectations for other government websites, though its practical effect will depend on user feedback and how smoothly OPM iterates after launch.