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$45,409 GS-6 Step 1 in Omaha (2025)
$59,029 GS-6 Step 10 in Omaha (2025)
+$7,002 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $45,409 $1,746.50 $21.76 +$7,002
Step 2 $46,922 $1,804.69 $22.48 +$7,235
Step 3 $48,435 $1,862.88 $23.21 +$7,468
Step 4 $49,949 $1,921.12 $23.93 +$7,702
Step 5 $51,462 $1,979.31 $24.66 +$7,935
Step 6 $52,975 $2,037.50 $25.38 +$8,168
Step 7 $54,489 $2,095.73 $26.11 +$8,402
Step 8 $56,002 $2,153.92 $26.83 +$8,635
Step 9 $57,515 $2,212.12 $27.56 +$8,868
Step 10 $59,029 $2,270.35 $28.28 +$9,102

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Omaha pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $38,407
  • Omaha GS-6 Step 1 $45,409
  • Locality add-on +$7,002
  • Adjustment percent 18.23%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $49,927
  • Omaha GS-6 Step 10 $59,029

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 2025, the Omaha pay area adds a 18.23% 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 $1,747 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,270. 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-6 Omaha page.

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GS-6 in Omaha questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Omaha?
    In 2025, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns $45,409 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $59,029. This is 18.23% 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 2025, it is 18.23%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,002 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 $1,747 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.