GS-1 in Chicago–Naperville, IL/IN/WI
29.79% locality adjustment · 2025 pay table
$27,255starting (Step 1)
up to $34,054 at Step 10
| Step | With Locality | Base Pay | Locality $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $27,255 | $20,999 | +$6,256 |
| Step 2 | $28,166 | $21,701 | +$6,465 |
| Step 3 | $29,069 | $22,397 | +$6,672 |
| Step 4 | $29,971 | $23,092 | +$6,879 |
| Step 5 | $30,874 | $23,788 | +$7,086 |
| Step 6 | $31,396 | $24,190 | +$7,206 |
| Step 7 | $32,292 | $24,880 | +$7,412 |
| Step 8 | $33,189 | $25,571 | +$7,618 |
| Step 9 | $33,226 | $25,600 | +$7,626 |
| Step 10 | $34,054 | $26,238 | +$7,816 |
Pay report
Step 1 (Starting) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$27,255
Step 10 (Maximum) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$34,054
Step 1
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$27,255
Step 2
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$28,166
Step 3
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$29,069
Step 4
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$29,971
Step 5
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$30,874
Step 6
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$31,396
Step 7
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$32,292
Step 8
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$33,189
Step 9
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$33,226
Step 10
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$34,054
Locality Dollar Increase
Note+$6,256 per year vs. base
Locality Adjustment
How this is rated
Good: ≥25% locality · Note: 18–25% · Info: Rest of U.S. (16.82%)+29.79% above base pay
Pay Grade
InfoGS-1
Locality Area
InfoChicago–Naperville, IL/IN/WI
Base Pay (before locality)
Info$20,999 at Step 1
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2025 GS base pay rates and locality percentages from OPM. Base pay shown before locality adjustment. Does not include overtime, bonuses, or benefits. Verify at opm.gov.