GS-2 in Chicago–Naperville, IL/IN/WI
29.79% locality adjustment · 2025 pay table
$30,651starting (Step 1)
up to $38,532 at Step 10
| Step | With Locality | Base Pay | Locality $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,651 | $23,616 | +$7,035 |
| Step 2 | $31,378 | $24,176 | +$7,202 |
| Step 3 | $32,384 | $24,951 | +$7,433 |
| Step 4 | $33,226 | $25,600 | +$7,626 |
| Step 5 | $33,613 | $25,898 | +$7,715 |
| Step 6 | $34,597 | $26,656 | +$7,941 |
| Step 7 | $35,581 | $27,414 | +$8,167 |
| Step 8 | $36,564 | $28,172 | +$8,392 |
| Step 9 | $37,548 | $28,930 | +$8,618 |
| Step 10 | $38,532 | $29,688 | +$8,844 |
Pay report
Step 1 (Starting) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$30,651
Step 10 (Maximum) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$38,532
Step 1
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$30,651
Step 2
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$31,378
Step 3
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$32,384
Step 4
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$33,226
Step 5
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$33,613
Step 6
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$34,597
Step 7
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$35,581
Step 8
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$36,564
Step 9
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$37,548
Step 10
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$38,532
Locality Dollar Increase
Note+$7,035 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-2
Locality Area
InfoChicago–Naperville, IL/IN/WI
Base Pay (before locality)
Info$23,616 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.