GS-1 Pay — Chicago-Naperville (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Chicago-Naperville locality pay area for 2026. The Chicago-Naperville area adds 30.86% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $29,553 | $14.16 | $1,132.80 |
| Step 2 | $30,544 | $14.64 | $1,171.20 |
| Step 3 | $31,527 | $15.11 | $1,208.80 |
| Step 4 | $32,506 | $15.58 | $1,246.40 |
| Step 5 | $33,486 | $16.05 | $1,284.00 |
| Step 6 | $34,060 | $16.32 | $1,305.60 |
| Step 7 | $35,033 | $16.79 | $1,343.20 |
| Step 8 | $36,011 | $17.25 | $1,380.00 |
| Step 9 | $36,052 | $17.27 | $1,381.60 |
| Step 10 | $36,965 | $17.71 | $1,416.80 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $25,589 |
| Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI locality | 30.86% |
| Adjusted annual | $33,486 |
| Per month | $2,791 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,284.00 |
| Hourly | $16.05 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Chicago-Naperville GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Chicago-Naperville
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Chicago-Naperville?
For 2026, GS-1 in Chicago-Naperville ranges from $29,553 at the first step to $36,965 at the top step, with $33,486 near the middle.
How is Chicago-Naperville locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Chicago-Naperville locality percentage of 30.86%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Chicago-Naperville rate remained 30.86%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for Chicago-Naperville are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CHI · effective January 11, 2026 · Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI, 30.86% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.