2017 GS-6 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-6 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 26.85% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $31,819 on the base table to $40,362 in CHICAGO.
2017 GS-6 Pay in CHICAGO
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $40,362 | $1,552.38 | $19.34 | +$8,543 |
| Step 2 | $41,708 | $1,604.15 | $19.98 | +$8,828 |
| Step 3 | $43,054 | $1,655.92 | $20.63 | +$9,113 |
| Step 4 | $44,400 | $1,707.69 | $21.27 | +$9,398 |
| Step 5 | $45,746 | $1,759.46 | $21.92 | +$9,683 |
| Step 6 | $47,092 | $1,811.23 | $22.56 | +$9,968 |
| Step 7 | $48,438 | $1,863.00 | $23.21 | +$10,253 |
| Step 8 | $49,784 | $1,914.77 | $23.85 | +$10,538 |
| Step 9 | $51,129 | $1,966.50 | $24.50 | +$10,822 |
| Step 10 | $52,475 | $2,018.27 | $25.14 | +$11,107 |
2017 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $40,362 | $1,552.38 | $19.34 | +$8,543 |
| Step 2 | $41,708 | $1,604.15 | $19.98 | +$8,828 |
| Step 3 | $43,054 | $1,655.92 | $20.63 | +$9,113 |
| Step 4 | $44,400 | $1,707.69 | $21.27 | +$9,398 |
| Step 5 | $45,746 | $1,759.46 | $21.92 | +$9,683 |
| Step 6 | $47,092 | $1,811.23 | $22.56 | +$9,968 |
| Step 7 | $48,438 | $1,863.00 | $23.21 | +$10,253 |
| Step 8 | $49,784 | $1,914.77 | $23.85 | +$10,538 |
| Step 9 | $51,129 | $1,966.50 | $24.50 | +$10,822 |
| Step 10 | $52,475 | $2,018.27 | $25.14 | +$11,107 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more CHICAGO pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-6 in CHICAGO: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2017, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 26.85% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in CHICAGO
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $1,552 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,018. 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-6 CHICAGO page.
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GS-6 in CHICAGO questions
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How much does a GS-6 make in CHICAGO?
In 2017, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $40,362 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $52,475. This is 26.85% higher than the base GS-6 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,543 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in CHICAGO?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $1,552 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.