2020 GS-8 Pay in CHICAGO
GS-8 employees with a duty station in Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI earn 28.59% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $41,310 on the base table to $53,121 in CHICAGO.
2020 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 | $53,121 | $2,043.12 | $25.45 | +$11,811 |
| Step 2 | $54,891 | $2,111.19 | $26.30 | +$12,204 |
| Step 3 | $56,662 | $2,179.31 | $27.15 | +$12,598 |
| Step 4 | $58,433 | $2,247.42 | $28.00 | +$12,992 |
| Step 5 | $60,203 | $2,315.50 | $28.85 | +$13,385 |
| Step 6 | $61,974 | $2,383.62 | $29.70 | +$13,779 |
| Step 7 | $63,745 | $2,451.73 | $30.54 | +$14,173 |
| Step 8 | $65,515 | $2,519.81 | $31.39 | +$14,566 |
| Step 9 | $67,286 | $2,587.92 | $32.24 | +$14,960 |
| Step 10 | $69,057 | $2,656.04 | $33.09 | +$15,354 |
2020 GS-8 pay table for CHICAGO
Each step below already includes the 28.59% 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 | $53,121 | $2,043.12 | $25.45 | +$11,811 |
| Step 2 | $54,891 | $2,111.19 | $26.30 | +$12,204 |
| Step 3 | $56,662 | $2,179.31 | $27.15 | +$12,598 |
| Step 4 | $58,433 | $2,247.42 | $28.00 | +$12,992 |
| Step 5 | $60,203 | $2,315.50 | $28.85 | +$13,385 |
| Step 6 | $61,974 | $2,383.62 | $29.70 | +$13,779 |
| Step 7 | $63,745 | $2,451.73 | $30.54 | +$14,173 |
| Step 8 | $65,515 | $2,519.81 | $31.39 | +$14,566 |
| Step 9 | $67,286 | $2,587.92 | $32.24 | +$14,960 |
| Step 10 | $69,057 | $2,656.04 | $33.09 | +$15,354 |
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 2020, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 28.59% 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 $2,043 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,656. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2020 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 2020, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $53,121 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $69,057. This is 28.59% 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 2020, it is 28.59%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,811 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 $2,043 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.