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$93,302 GS-13 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2018)
$121,294 GS-13 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2018)
+$17,674 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $93,302 $3,588.54 $44.71 +$17,674
Step 2 $96,412 $3,708.15 $46.20 +$18,263
Step 3 $99,523 $3,827.81 $47.69 +$18,853
Step 4 $102,633 $3,947.42 $49.18 +$19,442
Step 5 $105,743 $4,067.04 $50.67 +$20,031
Step 6 $108,853 $4,186.65 $52.16 +$20,620
Step 7 $111,963 $4,306.27 $53.65 +$21,209
Step 8 $115,073 $4,425.88 $55.14 +$21,798
Step 9 $118,184 $4,545.54 $56.63 +$22,388
Step 10 $121,294 $4,665.15 $58.12 +$22,977
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $75,628
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-13 Step 1 $93,302
  • Locality add-on +$17,674
  • Adjustment percent 23.37%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $98,317
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-13 Step 10 $121,294

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-13 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2018, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 23.37% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $3,589 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,665. 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-13 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-13 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2018, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $93,302 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $121,294. This is 23.37% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,674 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $3,589 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.