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$32,485 GS-4 Step 1 in Omaha (2022)
$42,230 GS-4 Step 10 in Omaha (2022)
+$4,703 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $32,485 $1,249.42 $15.57 +$4,703
Step 2 $33,568 $1,291.08 $16.08 +$4,860
Step 3 $34,651 $1,332.73 $16.60 +$5,017
Step 4 $35,734 $1,374.38 $17.12 +$5,174
Step 5 $36,817 $1,416.04 $17.64 +$5,331
Step 6 $37,899 $1,457.65 $18.16 +$5,487
Step 7 $38,982 $1,499.31 $18.68 +$5,644
Step 8 $40,065 $1,540.96 $19.20 +$5,801
Step 9 $41,148 $1,582.62 $19.72 +$5,958
Step 10 $42,230 $1,624.23 $20.23 +$6,114

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Omaha pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,782
  • Omaha GS-4 Step 1 $32,485
  • Locality add-on +$4,703
  • Adjustment percent 16.93%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $36,116
  • Omaha GS-4 Step 10 $42,230

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-4 in Omaha: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2022, the Omaha pay area adds a 16.93% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Omaha

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns roughly $1,249 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,624. 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-4 Omaha page.

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GS-4 in Omaha questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Omaha?
    In 2022, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns $32,485 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,230. This is 16.93% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,703 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Omaha?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns roughly $1,249 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.