GS-11 Pay — Chicago-Naperville (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $83,482 | $40.00 | $3,200.00 |
| Step 2 | $86,266 | $41.33 | $3,306.40 |
| Step 3 | $89,049 | $42.67 | $3,413.60 |
| Step 4 | $91,832 | $44.00 | $3,520.00 |
| Step 5 | $94,616 | $45.34 | $3,627.20 |
| Step 6 | $97,399 | $46.67 | $3,733.60 |
| Step 7 | $100,182 | $48.00 | $3,840.00 |
| Step 8 | $102,966 | $49.34 | $3,947.20 |
| Step 9 | $105,749 | $50.67 | $4,053.60 |
| Step 10 | $108,533 | $52.00 | $4,160.00 |
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) | $72,303 |
| Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI locality | 30.86% |
| Adjusted annual | $94,616 |
| Per month | $7,885 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,627.20 |
| Hourly | $45.34 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Chicago-Naperville
- GS-12 in Chicago-Naperville
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Chicago-Naperville?
For 2026, GS-11 in Chicago-Naperville ranges from $83,482 at the first step to $108,533 at the top step, with $94,616 near the middle.
How is Chicago-Naperville locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.