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$117,412 GS-14 Step 1 in Omaha (2023)
$152,633 GS-14 Step 10 in Omaha (2023)
+$17,504 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-14 pay table for Omaha

Each step below already includes the 17.52% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $117,412 $4,515.85 $56.26 +$17,504
Step 2 $121,325 $4,666.35 $58.13 +$18,087
Step 3 $125,239 $4,816.88 $60.01 +$18,671
Step 4 $129,152 $4,967.38 $61.88 +$19,254
Step 5 $133,066 $5,117.92 $63.76 +$19,838
Step 6 $136,979 $5,268.42 $65.63 +$20,421
Step 7 $140,892 $5,418.92 $67.51 +$21,004
Step 8 $144,806 $5,569.46 $69.38 +$21,588
Step 9 $148,719 $5,719.96 $71.26 +$22,171
Step 10 $152,633 $5,870.50 $73.14 +$22,755

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Omaha pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $99,908
  • Omaha GS-14 Step 1 $117,412
  • Locality add-on +$17,504
  • Adjustment percent 17.52%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $129,878
  • Omaha GS-14 Step 10 $152,633

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-14 in Omaha: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2023, the Omaha pay area adds a 17.52% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Omaha

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns roughly $4,516 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,871. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-14 Omaha page.

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GS-14 in Omaha questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Omaha?
    In 2023, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns $117,412 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $152,633. This is 17.52% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 in Omaha?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Omaha in 2023, it is 17.52%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,504 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Omaha?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns roughly $4,516 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.