GS-2 Pay — Omaha-Council Bluffs (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,022 | $14.39 | $1,151.20 |
| Step 2 | $30,736 | $14.73 | $1,178.40 |
| Step 3 | $31,732 | $15.20 | $1,216.00 |
| Step 4 | $32,572 | $15.61 | $1,248.80 |
| Step 5 | $32,937 | $15.78 | $1,262.40 |
| Step 6 | $33,905 | $16.25 | $1,300.00 |
| Step 7 | $34,873 | $16.71 | $1,336.80 |
| Step 8 | $35,841 | $17.17 | $1,373.60 |
| Step 9 | $36,810 | $17.64 | $1,411.20 |
| Step 10 | $37,778 | $18.10 | $1,448.00 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs-Fremont, NE-IA locality | 18.23% |
| Adjusted annual | $32,937 |
| Per month | $2,745 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,262.40 |
| Hourly | $15.78 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Omaha-Council Bluffs
- GS-3 in Omaha-Council Bluffs
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Omaha-Council Bluffs?
For 2026, GS-2 in Omaha-Council Bluffs ranges from $30,022 at the first step to $37,778 at the top step, with $32,937 near the middle.
How is Omaha-Council Bluffs locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.