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$44,540 GS-6 Step 1 in Omaha (2024)
$57,904 GS-6 Step 10 in Omaha (2024)
+$6,775 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $44,540 $1,713.08 $21.34 +$6,775
Step 2 $46,025 $1,770.19 $22.05 +$7,001
Step 3 $47,510 $1,827.31 $22.76 +$7,227
Step 4 $48,995 $1,884.42 $23.48 +$7,453
Step 5 $50,479 $1,941.50 $24.19 +$7,678
Step 6 $51,964 $1,998.62 $24.90 +$7,904
Step 7 $53,449 $2,055.73 $25.61 +$8,130
Step 8 $54,934 $2,112.85 $26.32 +$8,356
Step 9 $56,419 $2,169.96 $27.03 +$8,582
Step 10 $57,904 $2,227.08 $27.75 +$8,808

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Omaha pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $37,765
  • Omaha GS-6 Step 1 $44,540
  • Locality add-on +$6,775
  • Adjustment percent 17.94%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $49,096
  • Omaha GS-6 Step 10 $57,904

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 2024, the Omaha pay area adds a 17.94% 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 $1,713 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,227. 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-6 Omaha page.

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GS-6 in Omaha questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Omaha?
    In 2024, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns $44,540 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $57,904. This is 17.94% 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 2024, it is 17.94%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,775 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 $1,713 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.