GS-15 Pay — Chicago-Naperville (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $165,386 | $79.25 | $6,340.00 |
| Step 2 | $170,899 | $81.89 | $6,551.20 |
| Step 3 | $176,412 | $84.53 | $6,762.40 |
| Step 4 | $181,925 | $87.17 | $6,973.60 |
| Step 5 | $187,439 | $89.81 | $7,184.80 |
| Step 6 | $192,952 | $92.45 | $7,396.00 |
| Step 7 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
| Step 8 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
| Step 9 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
* Capped at Level IV of the Executive Schedule ($197,200 in 2026) — GS locality-adjusted pay cannot exceed the EX-IV cap (5 U.S.C. §5304(g)(1)).
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) | $143,236 |
| Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI locality | 30.86% |
| Adjusted annual | $187,439 |
| Per month | $15,620 |
| Bi-weekly | $7,184.80 |
| Hourly | $89.81 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Chicago-Naperville
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Chicago-Naperville?
For 2026, GS-15 in Chicago-Naperville ranges from $165,386 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $187,439 near the middle.
How is Chicago-Naperville locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.