GS-13 Pay — Chicago-Naperville (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $118,984 | $57.01 | $4,560.80 |
| Step 2 | $122,951 | $58.91 | $4,712.80 |
| Step 3 | $126,917 | $60.81 | $4,864.80 |
| Step 4 | $130,884 | $62.71 | $5,016.80 |
| Step 5 | $134,850 | $64.61 | $5,168.80 |
| Step 6 | $138,816 | $66.51 | $5,320.80 |
| Step 7 | $142,783 | $68.42 | $5,473.60 |
| Step 8 | $146,749 | $70.32 | $5,625.60 |
| Step 9 | $150,715 | $72.22 | $5,777.60 |
| Step 10 | $154,682 | $74.12 | $5,929.60 |
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) | $103,049 |
| Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI locality | 30.86% |
| Adjusted annual | $134,850 |
| Per month | $11,238 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,168.80 |
| Hourly | $64.61 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Chicago-Naperville
- GS-14 in Chicago-Naperville
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in Chicago-Naperville?
For 2026, GS-13 in Chicago-Naperville ranges from $118,984 at the first step to $154,682 at the top step, with $134,850 near the middle.
How is Chicago-Naperville locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.