GS-6 Pay — Chicago-Naperville (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $50,762 | $24.32 | $1,945.60 |
| Step 2 | $52,454 | $25.13 | $2,010.40 |
| Step 3 | $54,146 | $25.94 | $2,075.20 |
| Step 4 | $55,838 | $26.76 | $2,140.80 |
| Step 5 | $57,530 | $27.57 | $2,205.60 |
| Step 6 | $59,222 | $28.38 | $2,270.40 |
| Step 7 | $60,914 | $29.19 | $2,335.20 |
| Step 8 | $62,606 | $30.00 | $2,400.00 |
| Step 9 | $64,298 | $30.81 | $2,464.80 |
| Step 10 | $65,990 | $31.62 | $2,529.60 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI locality | 30.86% |
| Adjusted annual | $57,530 |
| Per month | $4,794 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,205.60 |
| Hourly | $27.57 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Chicago-Naperville
- GS-7 in Chicago-Naperville
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Chicago-Naperville?
For 2026, GS-6 in Chicago-Naperville ranges from $50,762 at the first step to $65,990 at the top step, with $57,530 near the middle.
How is Chicago-Naperville locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.