GS-7 Pay — Chicago-Naperville (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $56,409 | $27.03 | $2,162.40 |
| Step 2 | $58,289 | $27.93 | $2,234.40 |
| Step 3 | $60,169 | $28.83 | $2,306.40 |
| Step 4 | $62,050 | $29.73 | $2,378.40 |
| Step 5 | $63,930 | $30.63 | $2,450.40 |
| Step 6 | $65,811 | $31.53 | $2,522.40 |
| Step 7 | $67,691 | $32.43 | $2,594.40 |
| Step 8 | $69,572 | $33.34 | $2,667.20 |
| Step 9 | $71,452 | $34.24 | $2,739.20 |
| Step 10 | $73,333 | $35.14 | $2,811.20 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI locality | 30.86% |
| Adjusted annual | $63,930 |
| Per month | $5,328 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,450.40 |
| Hourly | $30.63 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Chicago-Naperville
- GS-8 in Chicago-Naperville
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Chicago-Naperville?
For 2026, GS-7 in Chicago-Naperville ranges from $56,409 at the first step to $73,333 at the top step, with $63,930 near the middle.
How is Chicago-Naperville locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.