2015 GS-13 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-13 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 25.10% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $73,115 on the base table to $91,467 in CHICAGO.
2015 GS-13 Pay in CHICAGO
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $91,467 | $3,517.96 | $43.83 | +$18,352 |
| Step 2 | $94,516 | $3,635.23 | $45.29 | +$18,964 |
| Step 3 | $97,564 | $3,752.46 | $46.75 | +$19,575 |
| Step 4 | $100,613 | $3,869.73 | $48.21 | +$20,187 |
| Step 5 | $103,662 | $3,987.00 | $49.67 | +$20,799 |
| Step 6 | $106,710 | $4,104.23 | $51.13 | +$21,410 |
| Step 7 | $109,759 | $4,221.50 | $52.59 | +$22,022 |
| Step 8 | $112,808 | $4,338.77 | $54.05 | +$22,634 |
| Step 9 | $115,856 | $4,456.00 | $55.51 | +$23,245 |
| Step 10 | $118,905 | $4,573.27 | $56.97 | +$23,857 |
2015 GS-13 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-13 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $91,467 | $3,517.96 | $43.83 | +$18,352 |
| Step 2 | $94,516 | $3,635.23 | $45.29 | +$18,964 |
| Step 3 | $97,564 | $3,752.46 | $46.75 | +$19,575 |
| Step 4 | $100,613 | $3,869.73 | $48.21 | +$20,187 |
| Step 5 | $103,662 | $3,987.00 | $49.67 | +$20,799 |
| Step 6 | $106,710 | $4,104.23 | $51.13 | +$21,410 |
| Step 7 | $109,759 | $4,221.50 | $52.59 | +$22,022 |
| Step 8 | $112,808 | $4,338.77 | $54.05 | +$22,634 |
| Step 9 | $115,856 | $4,456.00 | $55.51 | +$23,245 |
| Step 10 | $118,905 | $4,573.27 | $56.97 | +$23,857 |
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How much more CHICAGO pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-13 in CHICAGO: what to expect
Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.
For 2015, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 25.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.
The rough military equivalent for GS-13 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-13 in CHICAGO
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $3,518 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,573. 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-13 CHICAGO page.
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GS-13 in CHICAGO questions
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How much does a GS-13 make in CHICAGO?
In 2015, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $91,467 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $118,905. This is 25.10% higher than the base GS-13 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,352 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in CHICAGO?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $3,518 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.