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$35,712 GS-4 Step 1 in Omaha (2024)
$46,422 GS-4 Step 10 in Omaha (2024)
+$5,432 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $35,712 $1,373.54 $17.11 +$5,432
Step 2 $36,902 $1,419.31 $17.68 +$5,613
Step 3 $38,092 $1,465.08 $18.25 +$5,794
Step 4 $39,282 $1,510.85 $18.82 +$5,975
Step 5 $40,472 $1,556.62 $19.39 +$6,156
Step 6 $41,662 $1,602.38 $19.96 +$6,337
Step 7 $42,852 $1,648.15 $20.53 +$6,518
Step 8 $44,042 $1,693.92 $21.10 +$6,699
Step 9 $45,232 $1,739.69 $21.67 +$6,880
Step 10 $46,422 $1,785.46 $22.24 +$7,061

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Omaha pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,280
  • Omaha GS-4 Step 1 $35,712
  • Locality add-on +$5,432
  • Adjustment percent 17.94%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $39,361
  • Omaha GS-4 Step 10 $46,422

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 2024, the Omaha pay area adds a 17.94% 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 $1,374 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,785. 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-4 Omaha page.

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GS-4 in Omaha questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Omaha?
    In 2024, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns $35,712 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,422. This is 17.94% 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 2024, it is 17.94%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,432 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 $1,374 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.