GS-2 Pay — Chicago-Naperville (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,229 | $15.92 | $1,273.60 |
| Step 2 | $34,020 | $16.30 | $1,304.00 |
| Step 3 | $35,122 | $16.83 | $1,346.40 |
| Step 4 | $36,052 | $17.27 | $1,381.60 |
| Step 5 | $36,455 | $17.47 | $1,397.60 |
| Step 6 | $37,527 | $17.98 | $1,438.40 |
| Step 7 | $38,598 | $18.49 | $1,479.20 |
| Step 8 | $39,670 | $19.01 | $1,520.80 |
| Step 9 | $40,742 | $19.52 | $1,561.60 |
| Step 10 | $41,814 | $20.04 | $1,603.20 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI locality | 30.86% |
| Adjusted annual | $36,455 |
| Per month | $3,038 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,397.60 |
| Hourly | $17.47 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Chicago-Naperville
- GS-3 in Chicago-Naperville
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Chicago-Naperville?
For 2026, GS-2 in Chicago-Naperville ranges from $33,229 at the first step to $41,814 at the top step, with $36,455 near the middle.
How is Chicago-Naperville locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.