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$29,953 GS-4 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2014)
$38,935 GS-4 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2014)
+$5,190 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $29,953 $1,152.04 $14.35 +$5,190
Step 2 $30,951 $1,190.42 $14.83 +$5,363
Step 3 $31,949 $1,228.81 $15.31 +$5,536
Step 4 $32,947 $1,267.19 $15.79 +$5,709
Step 5 $33,945 $1,305.58 $16.26 +$5,882
Step 6 $34,943 $1,343.96 $16.74 +$6,055
Step 7 $35,941 $1,382.35 $17.22 +$6,228
Step 8 $36,939 $1,420.73 $17.70 +$6,401
Step 9 $37,937 $1,459.12 $18.18 +$6,574
Step 10 $38,935 $1,497.50 $18.66 +$6,747
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $24,763
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-4 Step 1 $29,953
  • Locality add-on +$5,190
  • Adjustment percent 20.96%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,188
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-4 Step 10 $38,935

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-4 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2014, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 20.96% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,152 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,498. 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-4 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-4 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2014, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $29,953 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,935. This is 20.96% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,190 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,152 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.