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$59,035 GS-10 Step 1 in OMAHA (2021)
$76,750 GS-10 Step 10 in OMAHA (2021)
+$8,287 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $59,035 $2,270.58 $28.29 +$8,287
Step 2 $61,003 $2,346.27 $29.23 +$8,563
Step 3 $62,972 $2,422.00 $30.17 +$8,840
Step 4 $64,940 $2,497.69 $31.12 +$9,116
Step 5 $66,908 $2,573.38 $32.06 +$9,392
Step 6 $68,877 $2,649.12 $33.00 +$9,669
Step 7 $70,845 $2,724.81 $33.95 +$9,945
Step 8 $72,813 $2,800.50 $34.89 +$10,221
Step 9 $74,782 $2,876.23 $35.83 +$10,498
Step 10 $76,750 $2,951.92 $36.78 +$10,774

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more OMAHA pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • OMAHA GS-10 Step 1 $59,035
  • Locality add-on +$8,287
  • Adjustment percent 16.33%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • OMAHA GS-10 Step 10 $76,750

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-10 in OMAHA: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2021, the OMAHA pay area adds a 16.33% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in OMAHA

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in OMAHA earns roughly $2,271 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,952. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 OMAHA page.

Other grades in OMAHA

GS-10 in OMAHA questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in OMAHA?
    In 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in OMAHA earns $59,035 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,750. This is 16.33% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in OMAHA?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For OMAHA in 2021, it is 16.33%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,287 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in OMAHA?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in OMAHA earns roughly $2,271 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.