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$43,393 GS-7 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2017)
$56,414 GS-7 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2017)
+$8,034 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-7 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-7 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $43,393 $1,668.96 $20.79 +$8,034
Step 2 $44,839 $1,724.58 $21.48 +$8,301
Step 3 $46,286 $1,780.23 $22.18 +$8,569
Step 4 $47,733 $1,835.88 $22.87 +$8,837
Step 5 $49,180 $1,891.54 $23.56 +$9,105
Step 6 $50,627 $1,947.19 $24.26 +$9,373
Step 7 $52,074 $2,002.85 $24.95 +$9,641
Step 8 $53,521 $2,058.50 $25.64 +$9,909
Step 9 $54,968 $2,114.15 $26.34 +$10,177
Step 10 $56,414 $2,169.77 $27.03 +$10,444
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-7 Step 1 $35,359
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-7 Step 1 $43,393
  • Locality add-on +$8,034
  • Adjustment percent 22.72%
  • Base GS-7 Step 10 $45,970
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-7 Step 10 $56,414

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-7 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Entry-level professional roles for college graduates with superior academic achievement, plus more senior technician positions.

For 2017, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 22.72% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-7 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, one year of graduate study, or one year of GS-5-equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usual career-ladder promotion to GS-9 after one year of specialized experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-7 is O-2 First Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-7 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,669 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,170. 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-7 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-7 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-7 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2017, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $43,393 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $56,414. This is 22.72% higher than the base GS-7 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-7 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-7 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,034 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-7 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-7 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,669 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.