2019 GS-8 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-8 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 28.05% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $40,263 on the base table to $51,557 in CHICAGO.
2019 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 | $51,557 | $1,982.96 | $24.70 | +$11,294 |
| Step 2 | $53,275 | $2,049.04 | $25.53 | +$11,670 |
| Step 3 | $54,994 | $2,115.15 | $26.35 | +$12,047 |
| Step 4 | $56,712 | $2,181.23 | $27.17 | +$12,423 |
| Step 5 | $58,430 | $2,247.31 | $28.00 | +$12,799 |
| Step 6 | $60,149 | $2,313.42 | $28.82 | +$13,176 |
| Step 7 | $61,867 | $2,379.50 | $29.64 | +$13,552 |
| Step 8 | $63,586 | $2,445.62 | $30.47 | +$13,929 |
| Step 9 | $65,304 | $2,511.69 | $31.29 | +$14,305 |
| Step 10 | $67,023 | $2,577.81 | $32.11 | +$14,682 |
2019 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,557 | $1,982.96 | $24.70 | +$11,294 |
| Step 2 | $53,275 | $2,049.04 | $25.53 | +$11,670 |
| Step 3 | $54,994 | $2,115.15 | $26.35 | +$12,047 |
| Step 4 | $56,712 | $2,181.23 | $27.17 | +$12,423 |
| Step 5 | $58,430 | $2,247.31 | $28.00 | +$12,799 |
| Step 6 | $60,149 | $2,313.42 | $28.82 | +$13,176 |
| Step 7 | $61,867 | $2,379.50 | $29.64 | +$13,552 |
| Step 8 | $63,586 | $2,445.62 | $30.47 | +$13,929 |
| Step 9 | $65,304 | $2,511.69 | $31.29 | +$14,305 |
| Step 10 | $67,023 | $2,577.81 | $32.11 | +$14,682 |
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 2019, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 28.05% 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 $1,983 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,578. 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-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 2019, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $51,557 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $67,023. This is 28.05% 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 2019, it is 28.05%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,294 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 $1,983 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.