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$42,389 GS-6 Step 1 in Omaha (2023)
$55,103 GS-6 Step 10 in Omaha (2023)
+$6,319 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $42,389 $1,630.35 $20.31 +$6,319
Step 2 $43,802 $1,684.69 $20.99 +$6,530
Step 3 $45,215 $1,739.04 $21.67 +$6,741
Step 4 $46,627 $1,793.35 $22.34 +$6,951
Step 5 $48,040 $1,847.69 $23.02 +$7,162
Step 6 $49,452 $1,902.00 $23.70 +$7,372
Step 7 $50,865 $1,956.35 $24.37 +$7,583
Step 8 $52,278 $2,010.69 $25.05 +$7,794
Step 9 $53,690 $2,065.00 $25.73 +$8,004
Step 10 $55,103 $2,119.35 $26.40 +$8,215

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Omaha pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $36,070
  • Omaha GS-6 Step 1 $42,389
  • Locality add-on +$6,319
  • Adjustment percent 17.52%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $46,888
  • Omaha GS-6 Step 10 $55,103

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 2023, the Omaha pay area adds a 17.52% 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 $1,630 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,119. 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-6 Omaha page.

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GS-6 in Omaha questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Omaha?
    In 2023, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns $42,389 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $55,103. This is 17.52% 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 2023, it is 17.52%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,319 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 $1,630 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.