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$30,253 GS-4 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2015)
$39,333 GS-4 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2015)
+$5,242 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $30,253 $1,163.58 $14.50 +$5,242
Step 2 $31,262 $1,202.38 $14.98 +$5,417
Step 3 $32,271 $1,241.19 $15.46 +$5,592
Step 4 $33,280 $1,280.00 $15.95 +$5,767
Step 5 $34,289 $1,318.81 $16.43 +$5,942
Step 6 $35,297 $1,357.58 $16.91 +$6,116
Step 7 $36,306 $1,396.38 $17.40 +$6,291
Step 8 $37,315 $1,435.19 $17.88 +$6,466
Step 9 $38,324 $1,474.00 $18.36 +$6,641
Step 10 $39,333 $1,512.81 $18.85 +$6,816
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,011
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-4 Step 1 $30,253
  • Locality add-on +$5,242
  • Adjustment percent 20.96%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,517
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-4 Step 10 $39,333

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-4 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2015, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 20.96% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,164 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,513. 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-4 MINNEAPOLIS page.

Other grades in MINNEAPOLIS

GS-4 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2015, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $30,253 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,333. This is 20.96% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,242 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,164 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.