2014 GS-5 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-5 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 25.10% on top of the base GS-5 pay scale. That means a GS-5 Step 1 salary jumps from $27,705 on the base table to $34,659 in CHICAGO.
2014 GS-5 Pay in CHICAGO
Locality-adjusted GS-5 rates for Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $34,659 | $1,333.04 | $16.61 | +$6,954 |
| Step 2 | $35,815 | $1,377.50 | $17.16 | +$7,186 |
| Step 3 | $36,971 | $1,421.96 | $17.71 | +$7,418 |
| Step 4 | $38,127 | $1,466.42 | $18.27 | +$7,650 |
| Step 5 | $39,283 | $1,510.88 | $18.82 | +$7,882 |
| Step 6 | $40,439 | $1,555.35 | $19.38 | +$8,114 |
| Step 7 | $41,594 | $1,599.77 | $19.93 | +$8,345 |
| Step 8 | $42,750 | $1,644.23 | $20.48 | +$8,577 |
| Step 9 | $43,906 | $1,688.69 | $21.04 | +$8,809 |
| Step 10 | $45,062 | $1,733.15 | $21.59 | +$9,041 |
2014 GS-5 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-5 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $34,659 | $1,333.04 | $16.61 | +$6,954 |
| Step 2 | $35,815 | $1,377.50 | $17.16 | +$7,186 |
| Step 3 | $36,971 | $1,421.96 | $17.71 | +$7,418 |
| Step 4 | $38,127 | $1,466.42 | $18.27 | +$7,650 |
| Step 5 | $39,283 | $1,510.88 | $18.82 | +$7,882 |
| Step 6 | $40,439 | $1,555.35 | $19.38 | +$8,114 |
| Step 7 | $41,594 | $1,599.77 | $19.93 | +$8,345 |
| Step 8 | $42,750 | $1,644.23 | $20.48 | +$8,577 |
| Step 9 | $43,906 | $1,688.69 | $21.04 | +$8,809 |
| Step 10 | $45,062 | $1,733.15 | $21.59 | +$9,041 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more CHICAGO pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-5 in CHICAGO: what to expect
Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.
For 2014, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 25.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.
Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.
The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in CHICAGO
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $1,333 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,733. 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-5 CHICAGO page.
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GS-5 in CHICAGO questions
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How much does a GS-5 make in CHICAGO?
In 2014, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $34,659 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $45,062. This is 25.10% higher than the base GS-5 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,954 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in CHICAGO?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $1,333 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.