2016 GS-8 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-8 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 25.44% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $38,771 on the base table to $48,634 in CHICAGO.
2016 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 | $48,634 | $1,870.54 | $23.30 | +$9,863 |
| Step 2 | $50,255 | $1,932.88 | $24.08 | +$10,192 |
| Step 3 | $51,876 | $1,995.23 | $24.86 | +$10,521 |
| Step 4 | $53,496 | $2,057.54 | $25.63 | +$10,849 |
| Step 5 | $55,117 | $2,119.88 | $26.41 | +$11,178 |
| Step 6 | $56,738 | $2,182.23 | $27.19 | +$11,507 |
| Step 7 | $58,358 | $2,244.54 | $27.96 | +$11,835 |
| Step 8 | $59,979 | $2,306.88 | $28.74 | +$12,164 |
| Step 9 | $61,600 | $2,369.23 | $29.52 | +$12,493 |
| Step 10 | $63,221 | $2,431.58 | $30.29 | +$12,822 |
2016 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $48,634 | $1,870.54 | $23.30 | +$9,863 |
| Step 2 | $50,255 | $1,932.88 | $24.08 | +$10,192 |
| Step 3 | $51,876 | $1,995.23 | $24.86 | +$10,521 |
| Step 4 | $53,496 | $2,057.54 | $25.63 | +$10,849 |
| Step 5 | $55,117 | $2,119.88 | $26.41 | +$11,178 |
| Step 6 | $56,738 | $2,182.23 | $27.19 | +$11,507 |
| Step 7 | $58,358 | $2,244.54 | $27.96 | +$11,835 |
| Step 8 | $59,979 | $2,306.88 | $28.74 | +$12,164 |
| Step 9 | $61,600 | $2,369.23 | $29.52 | +$12,493 |
| Step 10 | $63,221 | $2,431.58 | $30.29 | +$12,822 |
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 2016, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 25.44% 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 $1,871 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,432. 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-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 2016, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $48,634 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $63,221. This is 25.44% 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 2016, it is 25.44%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,863 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 $1,871 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.