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$39,048 GS-6 Step 1 in OMAHA (2020)
$50,764 GS-6 Step 10 in OMAHA (2020)
+$5,481 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-6 pay table for OMAHA

Each step below already includes the 16.33% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $39,048 $1,501.85 $18.71 +$5,481
Step 2 $40,350 $1,551.92 $19.33 +$5,664
Step 3 $41,652 $1,602.00 $19.96 +$5,847
Step 4 $42,954 $1,652.08 $20.58 +$6,030
Step 5 $44,255 $1,702.12 $21.21 +$6,212
Step 6 $45,557 $1,752.19 $21.83 +$6,395
Step 7 $46,859 $1,802.27 $22.45 +$6,578
Step 8 $48,161 $1,852.35 $23.08 +$6,761
Step 9 $49,462 $1,902.38 $23.70 +$6,943
Step 10 $50,764 $1,952.46 $24.32 +$7,126

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more OMAHA pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,567
  • OMAHA GS-6 Step 1 $39,048
  • Locality add-on +$5,481
  • Adjustment percent 16.33%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $43,638
  • OMAHA GS-6 Step 10 $50,764

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-6 in OMAHA: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2020, the OMAHA pay area adds a 16.33% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in OMAHA

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in OMAHA earns roughly $1,502 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,952. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-6 OMAHA page.

Other grades in OMAHA

GS-6 in OMAHA questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in OMAHA?
    In 2020, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in OMAHA earns $39,048 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $50,764. This is 16.33% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in OMAHA?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For OMAHA in 2020, it is 16.33%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,481 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in OMAHA?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in OMAHA earns roughly $1,502 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.