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$104,508 GS-14 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2015)
$135,861 GS-14 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2015)
+$18,109 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $104,508 $4,019.54 $50.08 +$18,109
Step 2 $107,992 $4,153.54 $51.75 +$18,713
Step 3 $111,476 $4,287.54 $53.41 +$19,317
Step 4 $114,959 $4,421.50 $55.08 +$19,920
Step 5 $118,443 $4,555.50 $56.75 +$20,524
Step 6 $121,926 $4,689.46 $58.42 +$21,127
Step 7 $125,410 $4,823.46 $60.09 +$21,731
Step 8 $128,894 $4,957.46 $61.76 +$22,335
Step 9 $132,377 $5,091.42 $63.43 +$22,938
Step 10 $135,861 $5,225.42 $65.10 +$23,542
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $86,399
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-14 Step 1 $104,508
  • Locality add-on +$18,109
  • Adjustment percent 20.96%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $112,319
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-14 Step 10 $135,861

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-14 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2015, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 20.96% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $4,020 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,225. 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-14 MINNEAPOLIS page.

Other grades in MINNEAPOLIS

GS-14 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2015, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $104,508 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $135,861. This is 20.96% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,109 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $4,020 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.