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$33,988 GS-4 Step 1 in Omaha (2023)
$44,184 GS-4 Step 10 in Omaha (2023)
+$5,067 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $33,988 $1,307.23 $16.29 +$5,067
Step 2 $35,121 $1,350.81 $16.83 +$5,236
Step 3 $36,254 $1,394.38 $17.37 +$5,405
Step 4 $37,387 $1,437.96 $17.91 +$5,574
Step 5 $38,520 $1,481.54 $18.46 +$5,743
Step 6 $39,652 $1,525.08 $19.00 +$5,911
Step 7 $40,785 $1,568.65 $19.54 +$6,080
Step 8 $41,918 $1,612.23 $20.09 +$6,249
Step 9 $43,051 $1,655.81 $20.63 +$6,418
Step 10 $44,184 $1,699.38 $21.17 +$6,587

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Omaha pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $28,921
  • Omaha GS-4 Step 1 $33,988
  • Locality add-on +$5,067
  • Adjustment percent 17.52%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $37,597
  • Omaha GS-4 Step 10 $44,184

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 2023, the Omaha pay area adds a 17.52% 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 $1,307 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,699. 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-4 Omaha page.

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GS-4 in Omaha questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Omaha?
    In 2023, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns $33,988 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $44,184. This is 17.52% 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 2023, it is 17.52%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,067 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 $1,307 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.