GS-15 Pay — Omaha-Council Bluffs (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $149,424 | $71.60 | $5,728.00 |
| Step 2 | $154,405 | $73.98 | $5,918.40 |
| Step 3 | $159,386 | $76.37 | $6,109.60 |
| Step 4 | $164,367 | $78.76 | $6,300.80 |
| Step 5 | $169,348 | $81.14 | $6,491.20 |
| Step 6 | $174,329 | $83.53 | $6,682.40 |
| Step 7 | $179,310 | $85.92 | $6,873.60 |
| Step 8 | $184,291 | $88.30 | $7,064.00 |
| Step 9 | $189,272 | $90.69 | $7,255.20 |
| Step 10 | $194,253 | $93.08 | $7,446.40 |
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) | $143,236 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs-Fremont, NE-IA locality | 18.23% |
| Adjusted annual | $169,348 |
| Per month | $14,112 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,491.20 |
| Hourly | $81.14 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Omaha-Council Bluffs
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Omaha-Council Bluffs?
For 2026, GS-15 in Omaha-Council Bluffs ranges from $149,424 at the first step to $194,253 at the top step, with $169,348 near the middle.
How is Omaha-Council Bluffs locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.