GS-12 Pay — Omaha-Council Bluffs (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the Omaha-Council Bluffs locality pay area for 2026. The Omaha-Council Bluffs area adds 18.23% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $90,402 | $43.32 | $3,465.60 |
| Step 2 | $93,416 | $44.76 | $3,580.80 |
| Step 3 | $96,430 | $46.21 | $3,696.80 |
| Step 4 | $99,443 | $47.65 | $3,812.00 |
| Step 5 | $102,457 | $49.09 | $3,927.20 |
| Step 6 | $105,471 | $50.54 | $4,043.20 |
| Step 7 | $108,484 | $51.98 | $4,158.40 |
| Step 8 | $111,498 | $53.43 | $4,274.40 |
| Step 9 | $114,512 | $54.87 | $4,389.60 |
| Step 10 | $117,525 | $56.31 | $4,504.80 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $86,659 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs-Fremont, NE-IA locality | 18.23% |
| Adjusted annual | $102,457 |
| Per month | $8,538 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,927.20 |
| Hourly | $49.09 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Omaha-Council Bluffs GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Omaha-Council Bluffs
- GS-13 in Omaha-Council Bluffs
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Omaha-Council Bluffs?
For 2026, GS-12 in Omaha-Council Bluffs ranges from $90,402 at the first step to $117,525 at the top step, with $102,457 near the middle.
How is Omaha-Council Bluffs locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Omaha-Council Bluffs locality percentage of 18.23%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Omaha-Council Bluffs rate remained 18.23%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for Omaha-Council Bluffs are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-OM · effective January 11, 2026 · Omaha-Council Bluffs-Fremont, NE-IA, 18.23% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.