the agency you work for deposits 1% of your basic pay into your TSP. On top of that, you have the option of making additional contributions, which your agencywill match(up to 5% of your pay).89
Overall, a great place to work where mission and teamwork is the bread and butter. I don't think a lot of places can say that. I wish there were a few more opportunities for non-agents to move up in pay, but overall you cans till be compensated well and the benefits (TSP, pension...