GS-9 Pay — Chicago-Naperville (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $68,999 | $33.06 | $2,644.80 |
| Step 2 | $71,299 | $34.16 | $2,732.80 |
| Step 3 | $73,600 | $35.27 | $2,821.60 |
| Step 4 | $75,900 | $36.37 | $2,909.60 |
| Step 5 | $78,201 | $37.47 | $2,997.60 |
| Step 6 | $80,501 | $38.57 | $3,085.60 |
| Step 7 | $82,802 | $39.68 | $3,174.40 |
| Step 8 | $85,102 | $40.78 | $3,262.40 |
| Step 9 | $87,403 | $41.88 | $3,350.40 |
| Step 10 | $89,703 | $42.98 | $3,438.40 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI locality | 30.86% |
| Adjusted annual | $78,201 |
| Per month | $6,517 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,997.60 |
| Hourly | $37.47 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Chicago-Naperville
- GS-10 in Chicago-Naperville
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Chicago-Naperville?
For 2026, GS-9 in Chicago-Naperville ranges from $68,999 at the first step to $89,703 at the top step, with $78,201 near the middle.
How is Chicago-Naperville locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.