2015 GS-4 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-4 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 25.10% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $25,011 on the base table to $31,289 in CHICAGO.
2015 GS-4 Pay in CHICAGO
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $31,289 | $1,203.42 | $14.99 | +$6,278 |
| Step 2 | $32,332 | $1,243.54 | $15.49 | +$6,487 |
| Step 3 | $33,375 | $1,283.65 | $15.99 | +$6,696 |
| Step 4 | $34,419 | $1,323.81 | $16.49 | +$6,906 |
| Step 5 | $35,462 | $1,363.92 | $16.99 | +$7,115 |
| Step 6 | $36,505 | $1,404.04 | $17.49 | +$7,324 |
| Step 7 | $37,549 | $1,444.19 | $17.99 | +$7,534 |
| Step 8 | $38,592 | $1,484.31 | $18.49 | +$7,743 |
| Step 9 | $39,635 | $1,524.42 | $18.99 | +$7,952 |
| Step 10 | $40,679 | $1,564.58 | $19.49 | +$8,162 |
2015 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 | $31,289 | $1,203.42 | $14.99 | +$6,278 |
| Step 2 | $32,332 | $1,243.54 | $15.49 | +$6,487 |
| Step 3 | $33,375 | $1,283.65 | $15.99 | +$6,696 |
| Step 4 | $34,419 | $1,323.81 | $16.49 | +$6,906 |
| Step 5 | $35,462 | $1,363.92 | $16.99 | +$7,115 |
| Step 6 | $36,505 | $1,404.04 | $17.49 | +$7,324 |
| Step 7 | $37,549 | $1,444.19 | $17.99 | +$7,534 |
| Step 8 | $38,592 | $1,484.31 | $18.49 | +$7,743 |
| Step 9 | $39,635 | $1,524.42 | $18.99 | +$7,952 |
| Step 10 | $40,679 | $1,564.58 | $19.49 | +$8,162 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more CHICAGO pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-4 in CHICAGO: what to expect
Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.
For 2015, 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 $1,203 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,565. 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-4 CHICAGO page.
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GS-4 in CHICAGO questions
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How much does a GS-4 make in CHICAGO?
In 2015, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $31,289 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,679. 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 2015, it is 25.10%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,278 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 $1,203 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.