GS-8 Pay — Chicago-Naperville (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $62,470 | $29.93 | $2,394.40 |
| Step 2 | $64,552 | $30.93 | $2,474.40 |
| Step 3 | $66,634 | $31.93 | $2,554.40 |
| Step 4 | $68,716 | $32.93 | $2,634.40 |
| Step 5 | $70,798 | $33.92 | $2,713.60 |
| Step 6 | $72,880 | $34.92 | $2,793.60 |
| Step 7 | $74,962 | $35.92 | $2,873.60 |
| Step 8 | $77,044 | $36.92 | $2,953.60 |
| Step 9 | $79,126 | $37.91 | $3,032.80 |
| Step 10 | $81,208 | $38.91 | $3,112.80 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI locality | 30.86% |
| Adjusted annual | $70,798 |
| Per month | $5,900 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,713.60 |
| Hourly | $33.92 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Chicago-Naperville
- GS-9 in Chicago-Naperville
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Chicago-Naperville?
For 2026, GS-8 in Chicago-Naperville ranges from $62,470 at the first step to $81,208 at the top step, with $70,798 near the middle.
How is Chicago-Naperville locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.