2015 GS-12 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-12 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 25.10% on top of the base GS-12 pay scale. That means a GS-12 Step 1 salary jumps from $61,486 on the base table to $76,919 in CHICAGO.
2015 GS-12 Pay in CHICAGO
Locality-adjusted GS-12 rates for Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $76,919 | $2,958.42 | $36.86 | +$15,433 |
| Step 2 | $79,484 | $3,057.08 | $38.09 | +$15,948 |
| Step 3 | $82,048 | $3,155.69 | $39.31 | +$16,462 |
| Step 4 | $84,613 | $3,254.35 | $40.54 | +$16,977 |
| Step 5 | $87,177 | $3,352.96 | $41.77 | +$17,491 |
| Step 6 | $89,742 | $3,451.62 | $43.00 | +$18,006 |
| Step 7 | $92,306 | $3,550.23 | $44.23 | +$18,520 |
| Step 8 | $94,871 | $3,648.88 | $45.46 | +$19,035 |
| Step 9 | $97,435 | $3,747.50 | $46.69 | +$19,549 |
| Step 10 | $100,000 | $3,846.15 | $47.92 | +$20,064 |
2015 GS-12 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-12 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $76,919 | $2,958.42 | $36.86 | +$15,433 |
| Step 2 | $79,484 | $3,057.08 | $38.09 | +$15,948 |
| Step 3 | $82,048 | $3,155.69 | $39.31 | +$16,462 |
| Step 4 | $84,613 | $3,254.35 | $40.54 | +$16,977 |
| Step 5 | $87,177 | $3,352.96 | $41.77 | +$17,491 |
| Step 6 | $89,742 | $3,451.62 | $43.00 | +$18,006 |
| Step 7 | $92,306 | $3,550.23 | $44.23 | +$18,520 |
| Step 8 | $94,871 | $3,648.88 | $45.46 | +$19,035 |
| Step 9 | $97,435 | $3,747.50 | $46.69 | +$19,549 |
| Step 10 | $100,000 | $3,846.15 | $47.92 | +$20,064 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more CHICAGO pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-12 in CHICAGO: what to expect
Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.
For 2015, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 25.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.
The rough military equivalent for GS-12 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-12 in CHICAGO
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $2,958 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,846. 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-12 CHICAGO page.
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GS-12 in CHICAGO questions
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How much does a GS-12 make in CHICAGO?
In 2015, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $76,919 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $100,000. This is 25.10% higher than the base GS-12 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,433 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in CHICAGO?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $2,958 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.