2014 GS-13 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-13 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 25.10% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $72,391 on the base table to $90,561 in CHICAGO.
2014 GS-13 Pay in CHICAGO
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $90,561 | $3,483.12 | $43.39 | +$18,170 |
| Step 2 | $93,580 | $3,599.23 | $44.84 | +$18,776 |
| Step 3 | $96,598 | $3,715.31 | $46.29 | +$19,381 |
| Step 4 | $99,617 | $3,831.42 | $47.73 | +$19,987 |
| Step 5 | $102,636 | $3,947.54 | $49.18 | +$20,593 |
| Step 6 | $105,654 | $4,063.62 | $50.62 | +$21,198 |
| Step 7 | $108,673 | $4,179.73 | $52.07 | +$21,804 |
| Step 8 | $111,692 | $4,295.85 | $53.52 | +$22,410 |
| Step 9 | $114,710 | $4,411.92 | $54.96 | +$23,015 |
| Step 10 | $117,729 | $4,528.04 | $56.41 | +$23,621 |
2014 GS-13 pay table for CHICAGO
Each step below already includes the 25.10% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-13 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $90,561 | $3,483.12 | $43.39 | +$18,170 |
| Step 2 | $93,580 | $3,599.23 | $44.84 | +$18,776 |
| Step 3 | $96,598 | $3,715.31 | $46.29 | +$19,381 |
| Step 4 | $99,617 | $3,831.42 | $47.73 | +$19,987 |
| Step 5 | $102,636 | $3,947.54 | $49.18 | +$20,593 |
| Step 6 | $105,654 | $4,063.62 | $50.62 | +$21,198 |
| Step 7 | $108,673 | $4,179.73 | $52.07 | +$21,804 |
| Step 8 | $111,692 | $4,295.85 | $53.52 | +$22,410 |
| Step 9 | $114,710 | $4,411.92 | $54.96 | +$23,015 |
| Step 10 | $117,729 | $4,528.04 | $56.41 | +$23,621 |
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How much more CHICAGO pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-13 in CHICAGO: what to expect
Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.
For 2014, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 25.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.
The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in CHICAGO
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $3,483 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,528. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-13 CHICAGO page.
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GS-13 in CHICAGO questions
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How much does a GS-13 make in CHICAGO?
In 2014, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $90,561 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $117,729. This is 25.10% higher than the base GS-13 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in CHICAGO?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CHICAGO in 2014, it is 25.10%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,170 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in CHICAGO?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $3,483 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.