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$51,944 GS-9 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2016)
$67,523 GS-9 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2016)
+$9,121 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $51,944 $1,997.85 $24.89 +$9,121
Step 2 $53,675 $2,064.42 $25.72 +$9,425
Step 3 $55,406 $2,131.00 $26.55 +$9,729
Step 4 $57,137 $2,197.58 $27.38 +$10,033
Step 5 $58,868 $2,264.15 $28.21 +$10,337
Step 6 $60,599 $2,330.73 $29.04 +$10,641
Step 7 $62,330 $2,397.31 $29.87 +$10,945
Step 8 $64,061 $2,463.88 $30.70 +$11,249
Step 9 $65,792 $2,530.46 $31.52 +$11,553
Step 10 $67,523 $2,597.04 $32.35 +$11,857
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $42,823
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-9 Step 1 $51,944
  • Locality add-on +$9,121
  • Adjustment percent 21.30%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $55,666
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-9 Step 10 $67,523

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-9 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2016, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 21.30% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,998 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,597. 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-9 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-9 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2016, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $51,944 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $67,523. This is 21.30% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,121 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,998 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.