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$60,645 GS-10 Step 1 in Omaha (2022)
$78,840 GS-10 Step 10 in Omaha (2022)
+$8,781 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Omaha

Each step below already includes the 16.93% 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 $60,645 $2,332.50 $29.06 +$8,781
Step 2 $62,666 $2,410.23 $30.03 +$9,073
Step 3 $64,688 $2,488.00 $31.00 +$9,366
Step 4 $66,710 $2,565.77 $31.96 +$9,659
Step 5 $68,731 $2,643.50 $32.93 +$9,951
Step 6 $70,753 $2,721.27 $33.90 +$10,244
Step 7 $72,775 $2,799.04 $34.87 +$10,537
Step 8 $74,797 $2,876.81 $35.84 +$10,830
Step 9 $76,818 $2,954.54 $36.81 +$11,122
Step 10 $78,840 $3,032.31 $37.78 +$11,415

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Omaha pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Omaha GS-10 Step 1 $60,645
  • Locality add-on +$8,781
  • Adjustment percent 16.93%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Omaha GS-10 Step 10 $78,840

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 2022, the Omaha pay area adds a 16.93% 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 $2,333 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,032. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Omaha page.

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GS-10 in Omaha questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Omaha?
    In 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns $60,645 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,840. This is 16.93% 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 2022, it is 16.93%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,781 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 $2,333 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.