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$89,575 GS-13 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2016)
$116,453 GS-13 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2016)
+$15,729 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $89,575 $3,445.19 $42.92 +$15,729
Step 2 $92,562 $3,560.08 $44.35 +$16,254
Step 3 $95,548 $3,674.92 $45.78 +$16,778
Step 4 $98,534 $3,789.77 $47.21 +$17,302
Step 5 $101,521 $3,904.65 $48.64 +$17,827
Step 6 $104,507 $4,019.50 $50.08 +$18,351
Step 7 $107,494 $4,134.38 $51.51 +$18,876
Step 8 $110,480 $4,249.23 $52.94 +$19,400
Step 9 $113,466 $4,364.08 $54.37 +$19,924
Step 10 $116,453 $4,478.96 $55.80 +$20,449
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $73,846
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-13 Step 1 $89,575
  • Locality add-on +$15,729
  • Adjustment percent 21.30%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,004
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-13 Step 10 $116,453

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 2016, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 21.30% 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 $3,445 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,479. 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-13 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-13 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2016, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $89,575 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $116,453. This is 21.30% 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 2016, it is 21.30%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,729 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 $3,445 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.