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$53,078 GS-9 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2017)
$69,004 GS-9 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2017)
+$9,827 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $53,078 $2,041.46 $25.43 +$9,827
Step 2 $54,847 $2,109.50 $26.28 +$10,154
Step 3 $56,617 $2,177.58 $27.13 +$10,482
Step 4 $58,386 $2,245.62 $27.98 +$10,809
Step 5 $60,156 $2,313.69 $28.82 +$11,137
Step 6 $61,926 $2,381.77 $29.67 +$11,465
Step 7 $63,695 $2,449.81 $30.52 +$11,792
Step 8 $65,465 $2,517.88 $31.37 +$12,120
Step 9 $67,235 $2,585.96 $32.22 +$12,448
Step 10 $69,004 $2,654.00 $33.06 +$12,775
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $43,251
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-9 Step 1 $53,078
  • Locality add-on +$9,827
  • Adjustment percent 22.72%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $56,229
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-9 Step 10 $69,004

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 2017, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 22.72% 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 $2,041 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,654. 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-9 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-9 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2017, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $53,078 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $69,004. This is 22.72% 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 2017, it is 22.72%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,827 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 $2,041 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.