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$31,311 GS-4 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2017)
$40,699 GS-4 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2017)
+$5,797 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $31,311 $1,204.27 $15.00 +$5,797
Step 2 $32,354 $1,244.38 $15.50 +$5,990
Step 3 $33,397 $1,284.50 $16.00 +$6,183
Step 4 $34,440 $1,324.62 $16.50 +$6,376
Step 5 $35,483 $1,364.73 $17.00 +$6,569
Step 6 $36,526 $1,404.85 $17.50 +$6,762
Step 7 $37,570 $1,445.00 $18.00 +$6,956
Step 8 $38,613 $1,485.12 $18.50 +$7,149
Step 9 $39,656 $1,525.23 $19.00 +$7,342
Step 10 $40,699 $1,565.35 $19.50 +$7,535
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,514
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-4 Step 1 $31,311
  • Locality add-on +$5,797
  • Adjustment percent 22.72%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,164
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-4 Step 10 $40,699

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-4 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2017, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 22.72% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,204 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,565. 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-4 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-4 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $31,311 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,699. This is 22.72% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,797 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,204 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.