2019 GS-10 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-10 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 28.05% on top of the base GS-10 pay scale. That means a GS-10 Step 1 salary jumps from $48,973 on the base table to $62,710 in CHICAGO.
2019 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 | $62,710 | $2,411.92 | $30.05 | +$13,737 |
| Step 2 | $64,800 | $2,492.31 | $31.05 | +$14,195 |
| Step 3 | $66,889 | $2,572.65 | $32.05 | +$14,652 |
| Step 4 | $68,979 | $2,653.04 | $33.05 | +$15,110 |
| Step 5 | $71,069 | $2,733.42 | $34.05 | +$15,568 |
| Step 6 | $73,159 | $2,813.81 | $35.05 | +$16,026 |
| Step 7 | $75,249 | $2,894.19 | $36.06 | +$16,484 |
| Step 8 | $77,338 | $2,974.54 | $37.06 | +$16,941 |
| Step 9 | $79,428 | $3,054.92 | $38.06 | +$17,399 |
| Step 10 | $81,518 | $3,135.31 | $39.06 | +$17,857 |
2019 GS-10 pay table for CHICAGO
Each step below already includes the 28.05% 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 | $62,710 | $2,411.92 | $30.05 | +$13,737 |
| Step 2 | $64,800 | $2,492.31 | $31.05 | +$14,195 |
| Step 3 | $66,889 | $2,572.65 | $32.05 | +$14,652 |
| Step 4 | $68,979 | $2,653.04 | $33.05 | +$15,110 |
| Step 5 | $71,069 | $2,733.42 | $34.05 | +$15,568 |
| Step 6 | $73,159 | $2,813.81 | $35.05 | +$16,026 |
| Step 7 | $75,249 | $2,894.19 | $36.06 | +$16,484 |
| Step 8 | $77,338 | $2,974.54 | $37.06 | +$16,941 |
| Step 9 | $79,428 | $3,054.92 | $38.06 | +$17,399 |
| Step 10 | $81,518 | $3,135.31 | $39.06 | +$17,857 |
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 2019, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 28.05% 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 $2,412 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,135. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2019 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 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $62,710 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,518. This is 28.05% 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 2019, it is 28.05%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,737 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 $2,412 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.