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$56,477 GS-10 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2015)
$73,417 GS-10 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2015)
+$9,786 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $56,477 $2,172.19 $27.06 +$9,786
Step 2 $58,360 $2,244.62 $27.96 +$10,113
Step 3 $60,242 $2,317.00 $28.87 +$10,439
Step 4 $62,124 $2,389.38 $29.77 +$10,765
Step 5 $64,006 $2,461.77 $30.67 +$11,091
Step 6 $65,888 $2,534.15 $31.57 +$11,417
Step 7 $67,770 $2,606.54 $32.47 +$11,743
Step 8 $69,652 $2,678.92 $33.37 +$12,069
Step 9 $71,535 $2,751.35 $34.28 +$12,396
Step 10 $73,417 $2,823.73 $35.18 +$12,722
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,691
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-10 Step 1 $56,477
  • Locality add-on +$9,786
  • Adjustment percent 20.96%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,695
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-10 Step 10 $73,417

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-10 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2015, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 20.96% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 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-10 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $2,172 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,824. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-10 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2015, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $56,477 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,417. This is 20.96% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For MINNEAPOLIS in 2015, it is 20.96%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,786 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $2,172 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.