2014 GS-15 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-15 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 25.10% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $100,624 on the base table to $125,881 in CHICAGO.
2014 GS-15 Pay in CHICAGO
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $125,881 | $4,841.58 | $60.32 | +$25,257 |
| Step 2 | $130,076 | $5,002.92 | $62.33 | +$26,098 |
| Step 3 | $134,272 | $5,164.31 | $64.34 | +$26,940 |
| Step 4 | $138,468 | $5,325.69 | $66.35 | +$27,782 |
| Step 5 | $142,664 | $5,487.08 | $68.36 | +$28,624 |
| Step 6 | $146,860 | $5,648.46 | $70.37 | +$29,466 |
| Step 7 | $151,056 | $5,809.85 | $72.38 | +$30,308 |
| Step 8 | $155,252 | $5,971.23 | $74.39 | +$31,150 |
| Step 9 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$29,644 |
| Step 10 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$26,290 |
2014 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $125,881 | $4,841.58 | $60.32 | +$25,257 |
| Step 2 | $130,076 | $5,002.92 | $62.33 | +$26,098 |
| Step 3 | $134,272 | $5,164.31 | $64.34 | +$26,940 |
| Step 4 | $138,468 | $5,325.69 | $66.35 | +$27,782 |
| Step 5 | $142,664 | $5,487.08 | $68.36 | +$28,624 |
| Step 6 | $146,860 | $5,648.46 | $70.37 | +$29,466 |
| Step 7 | $151,056 | $5,809.85 | $72.38 | +$30,308 |
| Step 8 | $155,252 | $5,971.23 | $74.39 | +$31,150 |
| Step 9 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$29,644 |
| Step 10 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$26,290 |
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How much more CHICAGO pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-15 in CHICAGO: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2014, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 25.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in CHICAGO
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $4,842 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,042. 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-15 CHICAGO page.
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GS-15 in CHICAGO questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in CHICAGO?
In 2014, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $125,881 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $157,100. This is 25.10% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $25,257 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in CHICAGO?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $4,842 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.