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$65,463 GS-11 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2018)
$85,104 GS-11 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2018)
+$12,401 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $65,463 $2,517.81 $31.37 +$12,401
Step 2 $67,645 $2,601.73 $32.41 +$12,814
Step 3 $69,827 $2,685.65 $33.46 +$13,227
Step 4 $72,010 $2,769.62 $34.50 +$13,641
Step 5 $74,192 $2,853.54 $35.55 +$14,054
Step 6 $76,375 $2,937.50 $36.60 +$14,468
Step 7 $78,557 $3,021.42 $37.64 +$14,881
Step 8 $80,739 $3,105.35 $38.69 +$15,294
Step 9 $82,922 $3,189.31 $39.73 +$15,708
Step 10 $85,104 $3,273.23 $40.78 +$16,121
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,062
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-11 Step 1 $65,463
  • Locality add-on +$12,401
  • Adjustment percent 23.37%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,983
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-11 Step 10 $85,104

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-11 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2018, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 23.37% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $2,518 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,273. 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-11 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-11 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2018, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $65,463 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $85,104. This is 23.37% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,401 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $2,518 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.