GS-4 Pay — Omaha-Council Bluffs (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,773 | $17.62 | $1,409.60 |
| Step 2 | $37,999 | $18.21 | $1,456.80 |
| Step 3 | $39,225 | $18.79 | $1,503.20 |
| Step 4 | $40,451 | $19.38 | $1,550.40 |
| Step 5 | $41,677 | $19.97 | $1,597.60 |
| Step 6 | $42,903 | $20.56 | $1,644.80 |
| Step 7 | $44,129 | $21.14 | $1,691.20 |
| Step 8 | $45,355 | $21.73 | $1,738.40 |
| Step 9 | $46,581 | $22.32 | $1,785.60 |
| Step 10 | $47,807 | $22.91 | $1,832.80 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs-Fremont, NE-IA locality | 18.23% |
| Adjusted annual | $41,677 |
| Per month | $3,473 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,597.60 |
| Hourly | $19.97 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Omaha-Council Bluffs
- GS-5 in Omaha-Council Bluffs
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Omaha-Council Bluffs?
For 2026, GS-4 in Omaha-Council Bluffs ranges from $36,773 at the first step to $47,807 at the top step, with $41,677 near the middle.
How is Omaha-Council Bluffs locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.