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$106,437 GS-13 Step 1 in Omaha (2025)
$138,369 GS-13 Step 10 in Omaha (2025)
+$16,412 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-13 pay table for Omaha

Each step below already includes the 18.23% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $106,437 $4,093.73 $51.00 +$16,412
Step 2 $109,985 $4,230.19 $52.70 +$16,959
Step 3 $113,533 $4,366.65 $54.40 +$17,506
Step 4 $117,081 $4,503.12 $56.10 +$18,053
Step 5 $120,629 $4,639.58 $57.80 +$18,600
Step 6 $124,177 $4,776.04 $59.50 +$19,147
Step 7 $127,725 $4,912.50 $61.20 +$19,694
Step 8 $131,273 $5,048.96 $62.90 +$20,241
Step 9 $134,821 $5,185.42 $64.60 +$20,788
Step 10 $138,369 $5,321.88 $66.30 +$21,335

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Omaha pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $90,025
  • Omaha GS-13 Step 1 $106,437
  • Locality add-on +$16,412
  • Adjustment percent 18.23%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $117,034
  • Omaha GS-13 Step 10 $138,369

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-13 in Omaha: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2025, the Omaha pay area adds a 18.23% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in Omaha

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns roughly $4,094 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,322. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2025 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-13 Omaha page.

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GS-13 in Omaha questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Omaha?
    In 2025, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns $106,437 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $138,369. This is 18.23% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in Omaha?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Omaha in 2025, it is 18.23%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,412 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Omaha?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns roughly $4,094 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.