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$50,778 GS-9 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2014)
$66,008 GS-9 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2014)
+$8,799 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $50,778 $1,953.00 $24.33 +$8,799
Step 2 $52,470 $2,018.08 $25.14 +$9,092
Step 3 $54,162 $2,083.15 $25.95 +$9,385
Step 4 $55,854 $2,148.23 $26.76 +$9,678
Step 5 $57,547 $2,213.35 $27.57 +$9,972
Step 6 $59,239 $2,278.42 $28.38 +$10,265
Step 7 $60,931 $2,343.50 $29.20 +$10,558
Step 8 $62,623 $2,408.58 $30.01 +$10,851
Step 9 $64,316 $2,473.69 $30.82 +$11,145
Step 10 $66,008 $2,538.77 $31.63 +$11,438
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $41,979
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-9 Step 1 $50,778
  • Locality add-on +$8,799
  • Adjustment percent 20.96%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $54,570
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-9 Step 10 $66,008

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-9 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2014, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 20.96% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 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-9 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,953 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,539. 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-9 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-9 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2014, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $50,778 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $66,008. This is 20.96% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,799 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,953 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.