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$127,033 GS-14 Step 1 in Omaha (2026)
$165,148 GS-14 Step 10 in Omaha (2026)
+$19,587 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $127,033 $4,885.88 $60.87 +$19,587
Step 2 $131,268 $5,048.77 $62.90 +$20,240
Step 3 $135,503 $5,211.65 $64.93 +$20,893
Step 4 $139,738 $5,374.54 $66.96 +$21,546
Step 5 $143,973 $5,537.42 $68.99 +$22,199
Step 6 $148,208 $5,700.31 $71.01 +$22,852
Step 7 $152,443 $5,863.19 $73.04 +$23,505
Step 8 $156,678 $6,026.08 $75.07 +$24,158
Step 9 $160,913 $6,188.96 $77.10 +$24,811
Step 10 $165,148 $6,351.85 $79.13 +$25,464

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Omaha pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $107,446
  • Omaha GS-14 Step 1 $127,033
  • Locality add-on +$19,587
  • Adjustment percent 18.23%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $139,684
  • Omaha GS-14 Step 10 $165,148

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-14 in Omaha: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2026, the Omaha pay area adds a 18.23% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Omaha

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns roughly $4,886 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,352. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Other grades in Omaha

GS-14 in Omaha questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Omaha?
    In 2026, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns $127,033 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $165,148. This is 18.23% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 in Omaha?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Omaha in 2026, it is 18.23%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,587 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Omaha?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Omaha earns roughly $4,886 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.