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$45,973 GS-8 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2014)
$59,766 GS-8 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2014)
+$7,966 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $45,973 $1,768.19 $22.03 +$7,966
Step 2 $47,506 $1,827.15 $22.76 +$8,232
Step 3 $49,038 $1,886.08 $23.50 +$8,497
Step 4 $50,571 $1,945.04 $24.23 +$8,763
Step 5 $52,104 $2,004.00 $24.97 +$9,029
Step 6 $53,636 $2,062.92 $25.70 +$9,294
Step 7 $55,169 $2,121.88 $26.43 +$9,560
Step 8 $56,701 $2,180.81 $27.17 +$9,825
Step 9 $58,234 $2,239.77 $27.90 +$10,091
Step 10 $59,766 $2,298.69 $28.64 +$10,356
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $38,007
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-8 Step 1 $45,973
  • Locality add-on +$7,966
  • Adjustment percent 20.96%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $49,410
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-8 Step 10 $59,766

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-8 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2014, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 20.96% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,768 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,299. 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-8 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-8 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2014, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $45,973 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $59,766. This is 20.96% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,966 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,768 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.