2018 GS-6 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-6 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 27.47% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $32,264 on the base table to $41,127 in CHICAGO.
2018 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 | $41,127 | $1,581.81 | $19.71 | +$8,863 |
| Step 2 | $42,497 | $1,634.50 | $20.36 | +$9,158 |
| Step 3 | $43,868 | $1,687.23 | $21.02 | +$9,454 |
| Step 4 | $45,238 | $1,739.92 | $21.68 | +$9,749 |
| Step 5 | $46,608 | $1,792.62 | $22.33 | +$10,044 |
| Step 6 | $47,978 | $1,845.31 | $22.99 | +$10,339 |
| Step 7 | $49,349 | $1,898.04 | $23.65 | +$10,635 |
| Step 8 | $50,719 | $1,950.73 | $24.30 | +$10,930 |
| Step 9 | $52,089 | $2,003.42 | $24.96 | +$11,225 |
| Step 10 | $53,460 | $2,056.15 | $25.62 | +$11,521 |
2018 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,127 | $1,581.81 | $19.71 | +$8,863 |
| Step 2 | $42,497 | $1,634.50 | $20.36 | +$9,158 |
| Step 3 | $43,868 | $1,687.23 | $21.02 | +$9,454 |
| Step 4 | $45,238 | $1,739.92 | $21.68 | +$9,749 |
| Step 5 | $46,608 | $1,792.62 | $22.33 | +$10,044 |
| Step 6 | $47,978 | $1,845.31 | $22.99 | +$10,339 |
| Step 7 | $49,349 | $1,898.04 | $23.65 | +$10,635 |
| Step 8 | $50,719 | $1,950.73 | $24.30 | +$10,930 |
| Step 9 | $52,089 | $2,003.42 | $24.96 | +$11,225 |
| Step 10 | $53,460 | $2,056.15 | $25.62 | +$11,521 |
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 2018, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 27.47% 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 $1,582 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,056. 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-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 2018, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $41,127 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $53,460. This is 27.47% 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 2018, it is 27.47%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,863 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 $1,582 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.