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$66,630 GS-11 Step 1 in Omaha (2022)
$86,615 GS-11 Step 10 in Omaha (2022)
+$9,647 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $66,630 $2,562.69 $31.93 +$9,647
Step 2 $68,851 $2,648.12 $32.99 +$9,969
Step 3 $71,071 $2,733.50 $34.05 +$10,290
Step 4 $73,292 $2,818.92 $35.12 +$10,612
Step 5 $75,512 $2,904.31 $36.18 +$10,933
Step 6 $77,733 $2,989.73 $37.25 +$11,255
Step 7 $79,953 $3,075.12 $38.31 +$11,576
Step 8 $82,174 $3,160.54 $39.37 +$11,898
Step 9 $84,394 $3,245.92 $40.44 +$12,219
Step 10 $86,615 $3,331.35 $41.50 +$12,541

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Omaha pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $56,983
  • Omaha GS-11 Step 1 $66,630
  • Locality add-on +$9,647
  • Adjustment percent 16.93%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $74,074
  • Omaha GS-11 Step 10 $86,615

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-11 in Omaha: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2022, the Omaha pay area adds a 16.93% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in Omaha

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns roughly $2,563 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,331. 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-11 Omaha page.

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GS-11 in Omaha questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Omaha?
    In 2022, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns $66,630 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $86,615. This is 16.93% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,647 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Omaha?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns roughly $2,563 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.