2016 GS-10 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-10 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 25.44% on top of the base GS-10 pay scale. That means a GS-10 Step 1 salary jumps from $47,158 on the base table to $59,155 in CHICAGO.
2016 GS-10 Pay in CHICAGO
Locality-adjusted GS-10 rates for Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $59,155 | $2,275.19 | $28.34 | +$11,997 |
| Step 2 | $61,127 | $2,351.04 | $29.29 | +$12,397 |
| Step 3 | $63,099 | $2,426.88 | $30.23 | +$12,797 |
| Step 4 | $65,071 | $2,502.73 | $31.18 | +$13,197 |
| Step 5 | $67,043 | $2,578.58 | $32.12 | +$13,597 |
| Step 6 | $69,015 | $2,654.42 | $33.07 | +$13,997 |
| Step 7 | $70,986 | $2,730.23 | $34.01 | +$14,396 |
| Step 8 | $72,958 | $2,806.08 | $34.96 | +$14,796 |
| Step 9 | $74,930 | $2,881.92 | $35.90 | +$15,196 |
| Step 10 | $76,902 | $2,957.77 | $36.85 | +$15,596 |
2016 GS-10 pay table for CHICAGO
Each step below already includes the 25.44% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $59,155 | $2,275.19 | $28.34 | +$11,997 |
| Step 2 | $61,127 | $2,351.04 | $29.29 | +$12,397 |
| Step 3 | $63,099 | $2,426.88 | $30.23 | +$12,797 |
| Step 4 | $65,071 | $2,502.73 | $31.18 | +$13,197 |
| Step 5 | $67,043 | $2,578.58 | $32.12 | +$13,597 |
| Step 6 | $69,015 | $2,654.42 | $33.07 | +$13,997 |
| Step 7 | $70,986 | $2,730.23 | $34.01 | +$14,396 |
| Step 8 | $72,958 | $2,806.08 | $34.96 | +$14,796 |
| Step 9 | $74,930 | $2,881.92 | $35.90 | +$15,196 |
| Step 10 | $76,902 | $2,957.77 | $36.85 | +$15,596 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more CHICAGO pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-10 in CHICAGO: what to expect
Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.
For 2016, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 25.44% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in CHICAGO
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $2,275 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,958. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 CHICAGO page.
Other grades in CHICAGO
GS-10 in CHICAGO questions
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How much does a GS-10 make in CHICAGO?
In 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $59,155 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,902. This is 25.44% higher than the base GS-10 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in CHICAGO?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CHICAGO in 2016, it is 25.44%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,997 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in CHICAGO?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $2,275 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.