2015 GS-8 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-8 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 25.10% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $38,387 on the base table to $48,022 in CHICAGO.
2015 GS-8 Pay in CHICAGO
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $48,022 | $1,847.00 | $23.01 | +$9,635 |
| Step 2 | $49,623 | $1,908.58 | $23.78 | +$9,956 |
| Step 3 | $51,225 | $1,970.19 | $24.54 | +$10,278 |
| Step 4 | $52,826 | $2,031.77 | $25.31 | +$10,599 |
| Step 5 | $54,427 | $2,093.35 | $26.08 | +$10,920 |
| Step 6 | $56,029 | $2,154.96 | $26.85 | +$11,242 |
| Step 7 | $57,630 | $2,216.54 | $27.61 | +$11,563 |
| Step 8 | $59,231 | $2,278.12 | $28.38 | +$11,884 |
| Step 9 | $60,832 | $2,339.69 | $29.15 | +$12,205 |
| Step 10 | $62,434 | $2,401.31 | $29.92 | +$12,527 |
2015 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $48,022 | $1,847.00 | $23.01 | +$9,635 |
| Step 2 | $49,623 | $1,908.58 | $23.78 | +$9,956 |
| Step 3 | $51,225 | $1,970.19 | $24.54 | +$10,278 |
| Step 4 | $52,826 | $2,031.77 | $25.31 | +$10,599 |
| Step 5 | $54,427 | $2,093.35 | $26.08 | +$10,920 |
| Step 6 | $56,029 | $2,154.96 | $26.85 | +$11,242 |
| Step 7 | $57,630 | $2,216.54 | $27.61 | +$11,563 |
| Step 8 | $59,231 | $2,278.12 | $28.38 | +$11,884 |
| Step 9 | $60,832 | $2,339.69 | $29.15 | +$12,205 |
| Step 10 | $62,434 | $2,401.31 | $29.92 | +$12,527 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more CHICAGO pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in CHICAGO: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2015, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 25.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in CHICAGO
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $1,847 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,401. 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-8 CHICAGO page.
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GS-8 in CHICAGO questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in CHICAGO?
In 2015, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $48,022 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $62,434. This is 25.10% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,635 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in CHICAGO?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $1,847 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.