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$62,847 GS-11 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2016)
$81,700 GS-11 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2016)
+$11,036 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-11 pay table for MINNEAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 21.30% 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 $62,847 $2,417.19 $30.11 +$11,036
Step 2 $64,942 $2,497.77 $31.12 +$11,404
Step 3 $67,036 $2,578.31 $32.12 +$11,771
Step 4 $69,131 $2,658.88 $33.12 +$12,139
Step 5 $71,226 $2,739.46 $34.13 +$12,507
Step 6 $73,321 $2,820.04 $35.13 +$12,875
Step 7 $75,416 $2,900.62 $36.14 +$13,243
Step 8 $77,511 $2,981.19 $37.14 +$13,611
Step 9 $79,606 $3,061.77 $38.14 +$13,979
Step 10 $81,700 $3,142.31 $39.15 +$14,346
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,811
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-11 Step 1 $62,847
  • Locality add-on +$11,036
  • Adjustment percent 21.30%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $67,354
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-11 Step 10 $81,700

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 2016, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 21.30% 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 $2,417 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,142. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 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 2016, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $62,847 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,700. This is 21.30% 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 2016, it is 21.30%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,036 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 $2,417 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.