2018 GS-13 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-13 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 27.47% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $75,628 on the base table to $96,403 in CHICAGO.
2018 GS-13 Pay in CHICAGO
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $96,403 | $3,707.81 | $46.19 | +$20,775 |
| Step 2 | $99,617 | $3,831.42 | $47.73 | +$21,468 |
| Step 3 | $102,830 | $3,955.00 | $49.27 | +$22,160 |
| Step 4 | $106,044 | $4,078.62 | $50.81 | +$22,853 |
| Step 5 | $109,257 | $4,202.19 | $52.35 | +$23,545 |
| Step 6 | $112,471 | $4,325.81 | $53.89 | +$24,238 |
| Step 7 | $115,684 | $4,449.38 | $55.43 | +$24,930 |
| Step 8 | $118,898 | $4,573.00 | $56.97 | +$25,623 |
| Step 9 | $122,111 | $4,696.58 | $58.51 | +$26,315 |
| Step 10 | $125,325 | $4,820.19 | $60.05 | +$27,008 |
2018 GS-13 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-13 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $96,403 | $3,707.81 | $46.19 | +$20,775 |
| Step 2 | $99,617 | $3,831.42 | $47.73 | +$21,468 |
| Step 3 | $102,830 | $3,955.00 | $49.27 | +$22,160 |
| Step 4 | $106,044 | $4,078.62 | $50.81 | +$22,853 |
| Step 5 | $109,257 | $4,202.19 | $52.35 | +$23,545 |
| Step 6 | $112,471 | $4,325.81 | $53.89 | +$24,238 |
| Step 7 | $115,684 | $4,449.38 | $55.43 | +$24,930 |
| Step 8 | $118,898 | $4,573.00 | $56.97 | +$25,623 |
| Step 9 | $122,111 | $4,696.58 | $58.51 | +$26,315 |
| Step 10 | $125,325 | $4,820.19 | $60.05 | +$27,008 |
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Step-increase waiting periods
GS-13 in CHICAGO: what to expect
Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.
For 2018, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 27.47% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.
The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in CHICAGO
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $3,708 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,820. 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-13 CHICAGO page.
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GS-13 in CHICAGO questions
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How much does a GS-13 make in CHICAGO?
In 2018, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $96,403 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $125,325. This is 27.47% higher than the base GS-13 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $20,775 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in CHICAGO?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns roughly $3,708 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.