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$30,979 GS-4 Step 1 in CHICAGO (2014)
$40,267 GS-4 Step 10 in CHICAGO (2014)
+$6,216 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $30,979 $1,191.50 $14.84 +$6,216
Step 2 $32,011 $1,231.19 $15.34 +$6,423
Step 3 $33,043 $1,270.88 $15.83 +$6,630
Step 4 $34,075 $1,310.58 $16.33 +$6,837
Step 5 $35,107 $1,350.27 $16.82 +$7,044
Step 6 $36,139 $1,389.96 $17.32 +$7,251
Step 7 $37,171 $1,429.65 $17.81 +$7,458
Step 8 $38,203 $1,469.35 $18.31 +$7,665
Step 9 $39,235 $1,509.04 $18.80 +$7,872
Step 10 $40,267 $1,548.73 $19.29 +$8,079
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CHICAGO pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $24,763
  • CHICAGO GS-4 Step 1 $30,979
  • Locality add-on +$6,216
  • Adjustment percent 25.10%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,188
  • CHICAGO GS-4 Step 10 $40,267

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-4 in CHICAGO: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2014, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 25.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in CHICAGO

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $1,192 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,549. 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-4 CHICAGO page.

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GS-4 in CHICAGO questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in CHICAGO?
    In 2014, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $30,979 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,267. This is 25.10% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,216 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in CHICAGO?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $1,192 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.