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$105,850 GS-14 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2016)
$137,608 GS-14 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2016)
+$18,587 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $105,850 $4,071.15 $50.72 +$18,587
Step 2 $109,379 $4,206.88 $52.41 +$19,207
Step 3 $112,907 $4,342.58 $54.10 +$19,826
Step 4 $116,436 $4,478.31 $55.79 +$20,446
Step 5 $119,964 $4,614.00 $57.48 +$21,065
Step 6 $123,493 $4,749.73 $59.17 +$21,685
Step 7 $127,022 $4,885.46 $60.86 +$22,305
Step 8 $130,550 $5,021.15 $62.55 +$22,924
Step 9 $134,079 $5,156.88 $64.24 +$23,544
Step 10 $137,608 $5,292.62 $65.94 +$24,164
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $87,263
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-14 Step 1 $105,850
  • Locality add-on +$18,587
  • Adjustment percent 21.30%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $113,444
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-14 Step 10 $137,608

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 2016, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 21.30% 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 $4,071 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,293. 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-14 MINNEAPOLIS page.

Other grades in MINNEAPOLIS

GS-14 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2016, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $105,850 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $137,608. This is 21.30% 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 2016, it is 21.30%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,587 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 $4,071 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.