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$61,436 GS-11 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2014)
$79,866 GS-11 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2014)
+$10,646 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-11 pay table for MINNEAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 20.96% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $61,436 $2,362.92 $29.44 +$10,646
Step 2 $63,483 $2,441.65 $30.42 +$11,000
Step 3 $65,531 $2,520.42 $31.40 +$11,355
Step 4 $67,579 $2,599.19 $32.38 +$11,710
Step 5 $69,627 $2,677.96 $33.36 +$12,065
Step 6 $71,675 $2,756.73 $34.34 +$12,420
Step 7 $73,723 $2,835.50 $35.32 +$12,775
Step 8 $75,771 $2,914.27 $36.31 +$13,130
Step 9 $77,818 $2,993.00 $37.29 +$13,484
Step 10 $79,866 $3,071.77 $38.27 +$13,839
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $50,790
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-11 Step 1 $61,436
  • Locality add-on +$10,646
  • Adjustment percent 20.96%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,027
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-11 Step 10 $79,866

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-11 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2014, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 20.96% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-11 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $2,363 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,072. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 MINNEAPOLIS page.

Other grades in MINNEAPOLIS

GS-11 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $61,436 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $79,866. This is 20.96% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For MINNEAPOLIS in 2014, it is 20.96%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,646 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $2,363 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.