2015 GS-6 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-6 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 25.10% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $31,192 on the base table to $39,021 in CHICAGO.
2015 GS-6 Pay in CHICAGO
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $39,021 | $1,500.81 | $18.70 | +$7,829 |
| Step 2 | $40,322 | $1,550.85 | $19.32 | +$8,090 |
| Step 3 | $41,623 | $1,600.88 | $19.94 | +$8,351 |
| Step 4 | $42,924 | $1,650.92 | $20.57 | +$8,612 |
| Step 5 | $44,225 | $1,700.96 | $21.19 | +$8,873 |
| Step 6 | $45,526 | $1,751.00 | $21.81 | +$9,134 |
| Step 7 | $46,827 | $1,801.04 | $22.44 | +$9,395 |
| Step 8 | $48,128 | $1,851.08 | $23.06 | +$9,656 |
| Step 9 | $49,430 | $1,901.15 | $23.68 | +$9,918 |
| Step 10 | $50,731 | $1,951.19 | $24.31 | +$10,179 |
2015 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $39,021 | $1,500.81 | $18.70 | +$7,829 |
| Step 2 | $40,322 | $1,550.85 | $19.32 | +$8,090 |
| Step 3 | $41,623 | $1,600.88 | $19.94 | +$8,351 |
| Step 4 | $42,924 | $1,650.92 | $20.57 | +$8,612 |
| Step 5 | $44,225 | $1,700.96 | $21.19 | +$8,873 |
| Step 6 | $45,526 | $1,751.00 | $21.81 | +$9,134 |
| Step 7 | $46,827 | $1,801.04 | $22.44 | +$9,395 |
| Step 8 | $48,128 | $1,851.08 | $23.06 | +$9,656 |
| Step 9 | $49,430 | $1,901.15 | $23.68 | +$9,918 |
| Step 10 | $50,731 | $1,951.19 | $24.31 | +$10,179 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more CHICAGO pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-6 in CHICAGO: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2015, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 25.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in CHICAGO
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $1,501 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,951. 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-6 CHICAGO page.
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GS-6 in CHICAGO questions
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How much does a GS-6 make in CHICAGO?
In 2015, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $39,021 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $50,731. This is 25.10% higher than the base GS-6 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,829 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in CHICAGO?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $1,501 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.