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$88,440 GS-13 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2015)
$114,970 GS-13 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2015)
+$15,325 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $88,440 $3,401.54 $42.38 +$15,325
Step 2 $91,388 $3,514.92 $43.79 +$15,836
Step 3 $94,335 $3,628.27 $45.20 +$16,346
Step 4 $97,283 $3,741.65 $46.61 +$16,857
Step 5 $100,231 $3,855.04 $48.03 +$17,368
Step 6 $103,179 $3,968.42 $49.44 +$17,879
Step 7 $106,127 $4,081.81 $50.85 +$18,390
Step 8 $109,074 $4,195.15 $52.26 +$18,900
Step 9 $112,022 $4,308.54 $53.68 +$19,411
Step 10 $114,970 $4,421.92 $55.09 +$19,922
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $73,115
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-13 Step 1 $88,440
  • Locality add-on +$15,325
  • Adjustment percent 20.96%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $95,048
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-13 Step 10 $114,970

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-13 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2015, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 20.96% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $3,402 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,422. 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-13 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-13 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2015, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $88,440 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $114,970. This is 20.96% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,325 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $3,402 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.