2017 GS-10 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-10 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 26.85% on top of the base GS-10 pay scale. That means a GS-10 Step 1 salary jumps from $47,630 on the base table to $60,419 in CHICAGO.
2017 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 | $60,419 | $2,323.81 | $28.95 | +$12,789 |
| Step 2 | $62,433 | $2,401.27 | $29.92 | +$13,215 |
| Step 3 | $64,447 | $2,478.73 | $30.88 | +$13,641 |
| Step 4 | $66,462 | $2,556.23 | $31.85 | +$14,068 |
| Step 5 | $68,476 | $2,633.69 | $32.81 | +$14,494 |
| Step 6 | $70,491 | $2,711.19 | $33.78 | +$14,921 |
| Step 7 | $72,505 | $2,788.65 | $34.74 | +$15,347 |
| Step 8 | $74,519 | $2,866.12 | $35.71 | +$15,773 |
| Step 9 | $76,534 | $2,943.62 | $36.67 | +$16,200 |
| Step 10 | $78,548 | $3,021.08 | $37.64 | +$16,626 |
2017 GS-10 pay table for CHICAGO
Each step below already includes the 26.85% 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 | $60,419 | $2,323.81 | $28.95 | +$12,789 |
| Step 2 | $62,433 | $2,401.27 | $29.92 | +$13,215 |
| Step 3 | $64,447 | $2,478.73 | $30.88 | +$13,641 |
| Step 4 | $66,462 | $2,556.23 | $31.85 | +$14,068 |
| Step 5 | $68,476 | $2,633.69 | $32.81 | +$14,494 |
| Step 6 | $70,491 | $2,711.19 | $33.78 | +$14,921 |
| Step 7 | $72,505 | $2,788.65 | $34.74 | +$15,347 |
| Step 8 | $74,519 | $2,866.12 | $35.71 | +$15,773 |
| Step 9 | $76,534 | $2,943.62 | $36.67 | +$16,200 |
| Step 10 | $78,548 | $3,021.08 | $37.64 | +$16,626 |
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 2017, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 26.85% 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 $2,324 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,021. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 CHICAGO page.
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GS-10 in CHICAGO questions
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How much does a GS-10 make in CHICAGO?
In 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $60,419 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,548. This is 26.85% 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 2017, it is 26.85%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,789 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 $2,324 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.