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$62,050 GS-11 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2015)
$80,666 GS-11 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2015)
+$10,752 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $62,050 $2,386.54 $29.73 +$10,752
Step 2 $64,118 $2,466.08 $30.72 +$11,110
Step 3 $66,187 $2,545.65 $31.71 +$11,469
Step 4 $68,255 $2,625.19 $32.70 +$11,827
Step 5 $70,324 $2,704.77 $33.70 +$12,186
Step 6 $72,392 $2,784.31 $34.69 +$12,544
Step 7 $74,461 $2,863.88 $35.68 +$12,903
Step 8 $76,529 $2,943.42 $36.67 +$13,261
Step 9 $78,597 $3,022.96 $37.66 +$13,619
Step 10 $80,666 $3,102.54 $38.65 +$13,978
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,298
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-11 Step 1 $62,050
  • Locality add-on +$10,752
  • Adjustment percent 20.96%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,688
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-11 Step 10 $80,666

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-11 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2015, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 20.96% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $2,387 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,103. 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-11 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-11 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2015, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $62,050 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,666. This is 20.96% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,752 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $2,387 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.