2015 GS-10 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-10 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 25.10% on top of the base GS-10 pay scale. That means a GS-10 Step 1 salary jumps from $46,691 on the base table to $58,410 in CHICAGO.
2015 GS-10 Pay in CHICAGO
Locality-adjusted GS-10 rates for Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $58,410 | $2,246.54 | $27.99 | +$11,719 |
| Step 2 | $60,357 | $2,321.42 | $28.92 | +$12,110 |
| Step 3 | $62,304 | $2,396.31 | $29.85 | +$12,501 |
| Step 4 | $64,250 | $2,471.15 | $30.79 | +$12,891 |
| Step 5 | $66,197 | $2,546.04 | $31.72 | +$13,282 |
| Step 6 | $68,143 | $2,620.88 | $32.65 | +$13,672 |
| Step 7 | $70,090 | $2,695.77 | $33.58 | +$14,063 |
| Step 8 | $72,036 | $2,770.62 | $34.52 | +$14,453 |
| Step 9 | $73,983 | $2,845.50 | $35.45 | +$14,844 |
| Step 10 | $75,929 | $2,920.35 | $36.38 | +$15,234 |
2015 GS-10 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-10 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $58,410 | $2,246.54 | $27.99 | +$11,719 |
| Step 2 | $60,357 | $2,321.42 | $28.92 | +$12,110 |
| Step 3 | $62,304 | $2,396.31 | $29.85 | +$12,501 |
| Step 4 | $64,250 | $2,471.15 | $30.79 | +$12,891 |
| Step 5 | $66,197 | $2,546.04 | $31.72 | +$13,282 |
| Step 6 | $68,143 | $2,620.88 | $32.65 | +$13,672 |
| Step 7 | $70,090 | $2,695.77 | $33.58 | +$14,063 |
| Step 8 | $72,036 | $2,770.62 | $34.52 | +$14,453 |
| Step 9 | $73,983 | $2,845.50 | $35.45 | +$14,844 |
| Step 10 | $75,929 | $2,920.35 | $36.38 | +$15,234 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more CHICAGO pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-10 in CHICAGO: what to expect
Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.
For 2015, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 25.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in CHICAGO
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $2,247 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,920. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 CHICAGO page.
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GS-10 in CHICAGO questions
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How much does a GS-10 make in CHICAGO?
In 2015, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $58,410 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,929. This is 25.10% higher than the base GS-10 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in CHICAGO?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CHICAGO in 2015, it is 25.10%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,719 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in CHICAGO?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $2,247 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.