Nebraska is home to a well-known investment community in Omaha, along with family enterprises in agriculture, insurance, rail and construction.
The family office landscape in Nebraska
Family offices in Nebraska are concentrated in and around:
- Omaha
- Lincoln
Where family office candidates come from in Nebraska
Omaha's insurance, investment and rail companies and Creighton and the University of Nebraska supply finance and accounting staff.
Across the state, accountants and auditors earn an average of $77,660, 18% below the US average of $94,750 and #50 of 51. Financial managers average $155,410, 17% below the US average of $186,910 (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025). Family offices usually pay above these averages to win experienced people.
Family office salaries in Nebraska
| Role | Base salary in NE | Typical bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Family Office Controller | $160K–$215K | 15–25% |
| Family Office Accountant | $85K–$130K | 5–15% |
| Family Office Tax Manager | $135K–$190K | 10–20% |
| Family Office CFO | $270K–$430K | 25–50% |
| Family Office Chief of Staff | $135K–$225K | 15–30% |
| Family Office Operations Manager | $115K–$180K | 10–20% |
| Family Office Executive Assistant | $80K–$135K | 10–20% |
| Family Office Payroll Manager | $100K–$135K | 5–15% |
Our estimates for a single family office managing $250M–$1B, adjusted for Nebraska using BLS pay levels for accountants and financial managers (10% below the national midpoint). Try the salary calculator for other office sizes.
Taxes, trusts and the law in Nebraska
Nebraska has cut its income tax rates and has county-level inheritance taxes that families need to plan around.
How Nebraska compares with nearby states
| State | Accountant avg. (BLS) | Financial manager avg. (BLS) | Family office controller (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $77,660 | $155,410 | $160K–$215K |
| Iowa | $83,640 | $149,730 | $160K–$220K |
| Kansas | $86,130 | $171,510 | $165K–$230K |
| Minnesota | $94,060 | $176,560 | $170K–$235K |
| Missouri | $83,180 | $163,820 | $165K–$225K |
| North Dakota | $80,090 | $153,130 | $160K–$215K |
| South Dakota | $85,030 | $172,430 | $165K–$230K |
What this means for hiring in Nebraska
Accountant pay in Nebraska ranks #50 of 51, below the national average. That makes a well-paid family office role attractive locally, and candidates relocating from higher-cost states will sometimes trade a little base salary for quality of life. Financial managers in Nebraska rank much higher (#33) than accountants, so budget more for a controller or CFO than staff-level pay would suggest. State taxes in Nebraska are moderate, so pay conversations usually center on base salary and bonus rather than tax. With a smaller local finance community, the strongest candidates for Nebraska often live elsewhere. Plan on a recruiter-led search, and budget for relocation on senior roles.
Family office questions for Nebraska
Why is Omaha known for investing?
Omaha is home to one of the best-known investment holding companies in the US, and its investment and insurance community supports family offices and advisers.
How much do family office jobs pay in Nebraska?
We estimate a family office controller in Nebraska earns about $160K–$215K base and an accountant about $85K–$130K. For context, accountants and auditors in Nebraska earn an average of $77,660 across all employers, 18% below the US average (BLS, May 2025).
Where are family offices in Nebraska?
Mostly around Omaha, Lincoln.
Does Nebraska have a state income tax on wages?
Yes. Nebraska has cut its income tax rates and has county-level inheritance taxes that families need to plan around.