2018 GS-10 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-10 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 27.47% on top of the base GS-10 pay scale. That means a GS-10 Step 1 salary jumps from $48,297 on the base table to $61,564 in CHICAGO.
2018 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 | $61,564 | $2,367.85 | $29.50 | +$13,267 |
| Step 2 | $63,616 | $2,446.77 | $30.48 | +$13,709 |
| Step 3 | $65,669 | $2,525.73 | $31.47 | +$14,152 |
| Step 4 | $67,721 | $2,604.65 | $32.45 | +$14,594 |
| Step 5 | $69,773 | $2,683.58 | $33.43 | +$15,036 |
| Step 6 | $71,826 | $2,762.54 | $34.42 | +$15,479 |
| Step 7 | $73,878 | $2,841.46 | $35.40 | +$15,921 |
| Step 8 | $75,930 | $2,920.38 | $36.38 | +$16,363 |
| Step 9 | $77,982 | $2,999.31 | $37.37 | +$16,805 |
| Step 10 | $80,035 | $3,078.27 | $38.35 | +$17,248 |
2018 GS-10 pay table for CHICAGO
Each step below already includes the 27.47% 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 | $61,564 | $2,367.85 | $29.50 | +$13,267 |
| Step 2 | $63,616 | $2,446.77 | $30.48 | +$13,709 |
| Step 3 | $65,669 | $2,525.73 | $31.47 | +$14,152 |
| Step 4 | $67,721 | $2,604.65 | $32.45 | +$14,594 |
| Step 5 | $69,773 | $2,683.58 | $33.43 | +$15,036 |
| Step 6 | $71,826 | $2,762.54 | $34.42 | +$15,479 |
| Step 7 | $73,878 | $2,841.46 | $35.40 | +$15,921 |
| Step 8 | $75,930 | $2,920.38 | $36.38 | +$16,363 |
| Step 9 | $77,982 | $2,999.31 | $37.37 | +$16,805 |
| Step 10 | $80,035 | $3,078.27 | $38.35 | +$17,248 |
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 2018, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 27.47% 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 $2,368 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,078. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2018 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 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $61,564 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,035. This is 27.47% 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 2018, it is 27.47%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,267 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 $2,368 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.