2017 GS-8 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-8 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 26.85% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $39,159 on the base table to $49,673 in CHICAGO.
2017 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 | $49,673 | $1,910.50 | $23.80 | +$10,514 |
| Step 2 | $51,329 | $1,974.19 | $24.59 | +$10,865 |
| Step 3 | $52,984 | $2,037.85 | $25.39 | +$11,215 |
| Step 4 | $54,639 | $2,101.50 | $26.18 | +$11,565 |
| Step 5 | $56,295 | $2,165.19 | $26.97 | +$11,916 |
| Step 6 | $57,950 | $2,228.85 | $27.77 | +$12,266 |
| Step 7 | $59,606 | $2,292.54 | $28.56 | +$12,617 |
| Step 8 | $61,261 | $2,356.19 | $29.35 | +$12,967 |
| Step 9 | $62,916 | $2,419.85 | $30.15 | +$13,317 |
| Step 10 | $64,572 | $2,483.54 | $30.94 | +$13,668 |
2017 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $49,673 | $1,910.50 | $23.80 | +$10,514 |
| Step 2 | $51,329 | $1,974.19 | $24.59 | +$10,865 |
| Step 3 | $52,984 | $2,037.85 | $25.39 | +$11,215 |
| Step 4 | $54,639 | $2,101.50 | $26.18 | +$11,565 |
| Step 5 | $56,295 | $2,165.19 | $26.97 | +$11,916 |
| Step 6 | $57,950 | $2,228.85 | $27.77 | +$12,266 |
| Step 7 | $59,606 | $2,292.54 | $28.56 | +$12,617 |
| Step 8 | $61,261 | $2,356.19 | $29.35 | +$12,967 |
| Step 9 | $62,916 | $2,419.85 | $30.15 | +$13,317 |
| Step 10 | $64,572 | $2,483.54 | $30.94 | +$13,668 |
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 2017, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 26.85% 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 $1,911 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,484. 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-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 2017, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $49,673 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $64,572. This is 26.85% 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 2017, it is 26.85%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,514 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 $1,911 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.