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$59,584 GS-10 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2018)
$77,460 GS-10 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2018)
+$11,287 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for MINNEAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 23.37% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $59,584 $2,291.69 $28.55 +$11,287
Step 2 $61,570 $2,368.08 $29.50 +$11,663
Step 3 $63,557 $2,444.50 $30.45 +$12,040
Step 4 $65,543 $2,520.88 $31.41 +$12,416
Step 5 $67,529 $2,597.27 $32.36 +$12,792
Step 6 $69,515 $2,673.65 $33.31 +$13,168
Step 7 $71,502 $2,750.08 $34.26 +$13,545
Step 8 $73,488 $2,826.46 $35.21 +$13,921
Step 9 $75,474 $2,902.85 $36.16 +$14,297
Step 10 $77,460 $2,979.23 $37.12 +$14,673
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-10 Step 1 $59,584
  • Locality add-on +$11,287
  • Adjustment percent 23.37%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-10 Step 10 $77,460

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-10 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2018, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 23.37% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $2,292 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,979. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-10 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $59,584 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,460. This is 23.37% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For MINNEAPOLIS in 2018, it is 23.37%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,287 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $2,292 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.