2019 GS-6 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-6 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 28.05% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $32,716 on the base table to $41,893 in CHICAGO.
2019 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 | $41,893 | $1,611.27 | $20.07 | +$9,177 |
| Step 2 | $43,290 | $1,665.00 | $20.74 | +$9,483 |
| Step 3 | $44,687 | $1,718.73 | $21.41 | +$9,789 |
| Step 4 | $46,084 | $1,772.46 | $22.08 | +$10,095 |
| Step 5 | $47,481 | $1,826.19 | $22.75 | +$10,401 |
| Step 6 | $48,878 | $1,879.92 | $23.42 | +$10,707 |
| Step 7 | $50,275 | $1,933.65 | $24.09 | +$11,013 |
| Step 8 | $51,672 | $1,987.38 | $24.76 | +$11,319 |
| Step 9 | $53,069 | $2,041.12 | $25.43 | +$11,625 |
| Step 10 | $54,466 | $2,094.85 | $26.10 | +$11,931 |
2019 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,893 | $1,611.27 | $20.07 | +$9,177 |
| Step 2 | $43,290 | $1,665.00 | $20.74 | +$9,483 |
| Step 3 | $44,687 | $1,718.73 | $21.41 | +$9,789 |
| Step 4 | $46,084 | $1,772.46 | $22.08 | +$10,095 |
| Step 5 | $47,481 | $1,826.19 | $22.75 | +$10,401 |
| Step 6 | $48,878 | $1,879.92 | $23.42 | +$10,707 |
| Step 7 | $50,275 | $1,933.65 | $24.09 | +$11,013 |
| Step 8 | $51,672 | $1,987.38 | $24.76 | +$11,319 |
| Step 9 | $53,069 | $2,041.12 | $25.43 | +$11,625 |
| Step 10 | $54,466 | $2,094.85 | $26.10 | +$11,931 |
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 2019, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 28.05% 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 $1,611 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,095. 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-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 2019, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $41,893 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $54,466. This is 28.05% 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 2019, it is 28.05%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,177 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 $1,611 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.