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$73,249 GS-11 Step 1 in Omaha (2024)
$95,221 GS-11 Step 10 in Omaha (2024)
+$11,142 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $73,249 $2,817.27 $35.10 +$11,142
Step 2 $75,690 $2,911.15 $36.27 +$11,513
Step 3 $78,132 $3,005.08 $37.44 +$11,885
Step 4 $80,573 $3,098.96 $38.61 +$12,256
Step 5 $83,014 $3,192.85 $39.78 +$12,627
Step 6 $85,456 $3,286.77 $40.95 +$12,999
Step 7 $87,897 $3,380.65 $42.12 +$13,370
Step 8 $90,339 $3,474.58 $43.29 +$13,742
Step 9 $92,780 $3,568.46 $44.46 +$14,113
Step 10 $95,221 $3,662.35 $45.63 +$14,484

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Omaha pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $62,107
  • Omaha GS-11 Step 1 $73,249
  • Locality add-on +$11,142
  • Adjustment percent 17.94%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $80,737
  • Omaha GS-11 Step 10 $95,221

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-11 in Omaha: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2024, the Omaha pay area adds a 17.94% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in Omaha

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns roughly $2,817 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,662. 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-11 Omaha page.

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GS-11 in Omaha questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Omaha?
    In 2024, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns $73,249 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $95,221. This is 17.94% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,142 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Omaha?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns roughly $2,817 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.