2016 GS-13 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-13 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 25.44% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $73,846 on the base table to $92,632 in CHICAGO.
2016 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 | $92,632 | $3,562.77 | $44.39 | +$18,786 |
| Step 2 | $95,721 | $3,681.58 | $45.87 | +$19,413 |
| Step 3 | $98,809 | $3,800.35 | $47.34 | +$20,039 |
| Step 4 | $101,897 | $3,919.12 | $48.82 | +$20,665 |
| Step 5 | $104,986 | $4,037.92 | $50.30 | +$21,292 |
| Step 6 | $108,074 | $4,156.69 | $51.78 | +$21,918 |
| Step 7 | $111,162 | $4,275.46 | $53.26 | +$22,544 |
| Step 8 | $114,251 | $4,394.27 | $54.74 | +$23,171 |
| Step 9 | $117,339 | $4,513.04 | $56.22 | +$23,797 |
| Step 10 | $120,427 | $4,631.81 | $57.70 | +$24,423 |
2016 GS-13 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-13 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $92,632 | $3,562.77 | $44.39 | +$18,786 |
| Step 2 | $95,721 | $3,681.58 | $45.87 | +$19,413 |
| Step 3 | $98,809 | $3,800.35 | $47.34 | +$20,039 |
| Step 4 | $101,897 | $3,919.12 | $48.82 | +$20,665 |
| Step 5 | $104,986 | $4,037.92 | $50.30 | +$21,292 |
| Step 6 | $108,074 | $4,156.69 | $51.78 | +$21,918 |
| Step 7 | $111,162 | $4,275.46 | $53.26 | +$22,544 |
| Step 8 | $114,251 | $4,394.27 | $54.74 | +$23,171 |
| Step 9 | $117,339 | $4,513.04 | $56.22 | +$23,797 |
| Step 10 | $120,427 | $4,631.81 | $57.70 | +$24,423 |
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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 2016, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 25.44% 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 $3,563 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,632. 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-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 2016, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $92,632 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $120,427. This is 25.44% 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 2016, it is 25.44%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,786 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 $3,563 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.