U.S. Department of State COLA Calculator

Determine your Cost of Living Allowance based on official DOS rates.

Effective date: 04/19/2026

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COLA Rate

Annual salary Exclude U.S. locality pay; do include Overseas Comparability Pay

Family size at post including yourself

Sources: Post (Cost of Living) Allowance (DSSR 220) rates, U.S. Department of State's official COLA Calculator

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Includes historical data, as well as all published allowance rates, including education, LQA, hardship differential, danger pay, and per diem rates.

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