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$40,515 GS-6 Step 1 in Omaha (2022)
$52,670 GS-6 Step 10 in Omaha (2022)
+$5,866 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $40,515 $1,558.27 $19.41 +$5,866
Step 2 $41,866 $1,610.23 $20.06 +$6,062
Step 3 $43,216 $1,662.15 $20.71 +$6,257
Step 4 $44,567 $1,714.12 $21.35 +$6,453
Step 5 $45,917 $1,766.04 $22.00 +$6,648
Step 6 $47,268 $1,818.00 $22.65 +$6,844
Step 7 $48,618 $1,869.92 $23.30 +$7,039
Step 8 $49,969 $1,921.88 $23.94 +$7,235
Step 9 $51,319 $1,973.81 $24.59 +$7,430
Step 10 $52,670 $2,025.77 $25.24 +$7,626

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Omaha pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $34,649
  • Omaha GS-6 Step 1 $40,515
  • Locality add-on +$5,866
  • Adjustment percent 16.93%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $45,044
  • Omaha GS-6 Step 10 $52,670

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 2022, the Omaha pay area adds a 16.93% 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 $1,558 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,026. 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-6 Omaha page.

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GS-6 in Omaha questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Omaha?
    In 2022, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns $40,515 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $52,670. This is 16.93% 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 2022, it is 16.93%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,866 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 $1,558 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.