2018 GS-8 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-8 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 27.47% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $39,707 on the base table to $50,615 in CHICAGO.
2018 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 | $50,615 | $1,946.73 | $24.25 | +$10,908 |
| Step 2 | $52,302 | $2,011.62 | $25.06 | +$11,271 |
| Step 3 | $53,990 | $2,076.54 | $25.87 | +$11,635 |
| Step 4 | $55,678 | $2,141.46 | $26.68 | +$11,999 |
| Step 5 | $57,365 | $2,206.35 | $27.49 | +$12,362 |
| Step 6 | $59,053 | $2,271.27 | $28.30 | +$12,726 |
| Step 7 | $60,741 | $2,336.19 | $29.10 | +$13,090 |
| Step 8 | $62,428 | $2,401.08 | $29.91 | +$13,453 |
| Step 9 | $64,116 | $2,466.00 | $30.72 | +$13,817 |
| Step 10 | $65,804 | $2,530.92 | $31.53 | +$14,181 |
2018 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $50,615 | $1,946.73 | $24.25 | +$10,908 |
| Step 2 | $52,302 | $2,011.62 | $25.06 | +$11,271 |
| Step 3 | $53,990 | $2,076.54 | $25.87 | +$11,635 |
| Step 4 | $55,678 | $2,141.46 | $26.68 | +$11,999 |
| Step 5 | $57,365 | $2,206.35 | $27.49 | +$12,362 |
| Step 6 | $59,053 | $2,271.27 | $28.30 | +$12,726 |
| Step 7 | $60,741 | $2,336.19 | $29.10 | +$13,090 |
| Step 8 | $62,428 | $2,401.08 | $29.91 | +$13,453 |
| Step 9 | $64,116 | $2,466.00 | $30.72 | +$13,817 |
| Step 10 | $65,804 | $2,530.92 | $31.53 | +$14,181 |
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 2018, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 27.47% 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 $1,947 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,531. 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-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 2018, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $50,615 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $65,804. This is 27.47% 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 2018, it is 27.47%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,908 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 $1,947 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.