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$66,669 GS-10 Step 1 in Omaha (2024)
$86,667 GS-10 Step 10 in Omaha (2024)
+$10,141 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-10 pay table for Omaha

Each step below already includes the 17.94% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $66,669 $2,564.19 $31.94 +$10,141
Step 2 $68,891 $2,649.65 $33.01 +$10,479
Step 3 $71,113 $2,735.12 $34.07 +$10,817
Step 4 $73,335 $2,820.58 $35.14 +$11,155
Step 5 $75,557 $2,906.04 $36.20 +$11,493
Step 6 $77,779 $2,991.50 $37.27 +$11,831
Step 7 $80,001 $3,076.96 $38.33 +$12,169
Step 8 $82,223 $3,162.42 $39.40 +$12,507
Step 9 $84,445 $3,247.88 $40.46 +$12,845
Step 10 $86,667 $3,333.35 $41.53 +$13,183

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Omaha pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $56,528
  • Omaha GS-10 Step 1 $66,669
  • Locality add-on +$10,141
  • Adjustment percent 17.94%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $73,484
  • Omaha GS-10 Step 10 $86,667

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-10 in Omaha: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2024, the Omaha pay area adds a 17.94% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Omaha

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns roughly $2,564 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,333. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Omaha page.

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GS-10 in Omaha questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Omaha?
    In 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns $66,669 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $86,667. This is 17.94% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Omaha?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Omaha in 2024, it is 17.94%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,141 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Omaha?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns roughly $2,564 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.