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$108,160 GS-14 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2017)
$140,610 GS-14 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2017)
+$20,024 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $108,160 $4,160.00 $51.83 +$20,024
Step 2 $111,766 $4,298.69 $53.55 +$20,692
Step 3 $115,372 $4,437.38 $55.28 +$21,360
Step 4 $118,977 $4,576.04 $57.01 +$22,027
Step 5 $122,583 $4,714.73 $58.74 +$22,695
Step 6 $126,188 $4,853.38 $60.46 +$23,362
Step 7 $129,794 $4,992.08 $62.19 +$24,030
Step 8 $133,399 $5,130.73 $63.92 +$24,697
Step 9 $137,005 $5,269.42 $65.65 +$25,365
Step 10 $140,610 $5,408.08 $67.37 +$26,032
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $88,136
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-14 Step 1 $108,160
  • Locality add-on +$20,024
  • Adjustment percent 22.72%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $114,578
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-14 Step 10 $140,610

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 2017, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 22.72% 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 $4,160 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,408. 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-14 MINNEAPOLIS page.

Other grades in MINNEAPOLIS

GS-14 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2017, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $108,160 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $140,610. This is 22.72% 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 2017, it is 22.72%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $20,024 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 $4,160 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.