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$91,529 GS-13 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2017)
$118,987 GS-13 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2017)
+$16,945 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-13 pay table for MINNEAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 22.72% 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 $91,529 $3,520.35 $43.86 +$16,945
Step 2 $94,580 $3,637.69 $45.32 +$17,510
Step 3 $97,631 $3,755.04 $46.78 +$18,075
Step 4 $100,682 $3,872.38 $48.24 +$18,640
Step 5 $103,733 $3,989.73 $49.70 +$19,205
Step 6 $106,784 $4,107.08 $51.17 +$19,770
Step 7 $109,834 $4,224.38 $52.63 +$20,334
Step 8 $112,885 $4,341.73 $54.09 +$20,899
Step 9 $115,936 $4,459.08 $55.55 +$21,464
Step 10 $118,987 $4,576.42 $57.01 +$22,029
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $74,584
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-13 Step 1 $91,529
  • Locality add-on +$16,945
  • Adjustment percent 22.72%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,958
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-13 Step 10 $118,987

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 2017, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 22.72% 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 $3,520 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,576. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 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 2017, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $91,529 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $118,987. This is 22.72% 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 2017, it is 22.72%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,945 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 $3,520 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.