GS-12 in Chicago–Naperville, IL/IN/WI
29.79% locality adjustment · 2025 pay table
$91,071starting (Step 1)
up to $118,393 at Step 10
| Step | With Locality | Base Pay | Locality $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $91,071 | $70,168 | +$20,903 |
| Step 2 | $94,107 | $72,507 | +$21,600 |
| Step 3 | $97,143 | $74,846 | +$22,297 |
| Step 4 | $100,178 | $77,185 | +$22,993 |
| Step 5 | $103,214 | $79,524 | +$23,690 |
| Step 6 | $106,250 | $81,863 | +$24,387 |
| Step 7 | $109,286 | $84,202 | +$25,084 |
| Step 8 | $112,322 | $86,541 | +$25,781 |
| Step 9 | $115,357 | $88,880 | +$26,477 |
| Step 10 | $118,393 | $91,219 | +$27,174 |
Pay report
Locality Adjustment
How this is rated
Good: ≥25% locality · Note: 18–25% · Info: Rest of U.S. (16.82%)+29.79% above base pay
Step 1 (Starting) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$91,071
Step 10 (Maximum) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$118,393
Locality Dollar Increase
Good+$20,903 per year vs. base
Step 1
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$91,071
Step 2
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$94,107
Step 3
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$97,143
Step 4
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$100,178
Step 5
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$103,214
Step 6
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$106,250
Step 7
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$109,286
Step 8
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$112,322
Step 9
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$115,357
Step 10
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$118,393
Pay Grade
InfoGS-12
Locality Area
InfoChicago–Naperville, IL/IN/WI
Base Pay (before locality)
Info$70,168 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.