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$65,257 GS-10 Step 1 in CHICAGO (2021)
$84,839 GS-10 Step 10 in CHICAGO (2021)
+$14,509 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $65,257 $2,509.88 $31.27 +$14,509
Step 2 $67,433 $2,593.58 $32.31 +$14,993
Step 3 $69,608 $2,677.23 $33.35 +$15,476
Step 4 $71,784 $2,760.92 $34.40 +$15,960
Step 5 $73,960 $2,844.62 $35.44 +$16,444
Step 6 $76,136 $2,928.31 $36.48 +$16,928
Step 7 $78,311 $3,011.96 $37.52 +$17,411
Step 8 $80,487 $3,095.65 $38.57 +$17,895
Step 9 $82,663 $3,179.35 $39.61 +$18,379
Step 10 $84,839 $3,263.04 $40.65 +$18,863
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CHICAGO pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • CHICAGO GS-10 Step 1 $65,257
  • Locality add-on +$14,509
  • Adjustment percent 28.59%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • CHICAGO GS-10 Step 10 $84,839

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

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 2021, the CHICAGO pay area adds a 28.59% 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 $2,510 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,263. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 CHICAGO page.

Other grades in CHICAGO

GS-10 in CHICAGO questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in CHICAGO?
    In 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CHICAGO earns $65,257 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $84,839. This is 28.59% 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 2021, it is 28.59%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,509 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 $2,510 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.