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White House Would Pay Less in NNSA Salaries in 2026 Compared to 2025 Estimate

Sarah Salem

Monday, June 2nd, 2025

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The White House would give $10 million less for 2026 than 2025 for the National Nuclear Security Administration’s federal salaries and expenses, according to a more detailed budget proposal than the May 2 discretionary budget request. The request, released May 30, said that federal salaries at the National Nuclear Security Administration would get $521 million in 2026, compared to $531 million in the 2025 estimate. The Department of Energy’s workforce has undergone scrutiny since February, when the Department of Government…

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