GS-14 Pay — Chicago-Naperville (2026)
This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $140,604 | $67.37 | $5,389.60 |
| Step 2 | $145,291 | $69.62 | $5,569.60 |
| Step 3 | $149,979 | $71.86 | $5,748.80 |
| Step 4 | $154,666 | $74.11 | $5,928.80 |
| Step 5 | $159,353 | $76.36 | $6,108.80 |
| Step 6 | $164,041 | $78.60 | $6,288.00 |
| Step 7 | $168,728 | $80.85 | $6,468.00 |
| Step 8 | $173,416 | $83.09 | $6,647.20 |
| Step 9 | $178,103 | $85.34 | $6,827.20 |
| Step 10 | $182,790 | $87.59 | $7,007.20 |
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) | $121,774 |
| Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI locality | 30.86% |
| Adjusted annual | $159,353 |
| Per month | $13,279 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,108.80 |
| Hourly | $76.36 |
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-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Chicago-Naperville
- GS-15 in Chicago-Naperville
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-14 make in Chicago-Naperville?
For 2026, GS-14 in Chicago-Naperville ranges from $140,604 at the first step to $182,790 at the top step, with $159,353 near the middle.
How is Chicago-Naperville locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 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-14 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.