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$37,356 GS-6 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2014)
$48,558 GS-6 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2014)
+$6,473 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $37,356 $1,436.77 $17.90 +$6,473
Step 2 $38,601 $1,484.65 $18.50 +$6,689
Step 3 $39,845 $1,532.50 $19.09 +$6,904
Step 4 $41,090 $1,580.38 $19.69 +$7,120
Step 5 $42,335 $1,628.27 $20.29 +$7,336
Step 6 $43,579 $1,676.12 $20.88 +$7,551
Step 7 $44,824 $1,724.00 $21.48 +$7,767
Step 8 $46,069 $1,771.88 $22.07 +$7,983
Step 9 $47,314 $1,819.77 $22.67 +$8,199
Step 10 $48,558 $1,867.62 $23.27 +$8,414
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $30,883
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-6 Step 1 $37,356
  • Locality add-on +$6,473
  • Adjustment percent 20.96%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,144
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-6 Step 10 $48,558

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-6 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2014, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 20.96% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,437 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,868. 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-6 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-6 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2014, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $37,356 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $48,558. This is 20.96% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,473 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,437 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.