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$31,917 GS-4 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2018)
$41,488 GS-4 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2018)
+$6,046 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $31,917 $1,227.58 $15.29 +$6,046
Step 2 $32,981 $1,268.50 $15.80 +$6,248
Step 3 $34,044 $1,309.38 $16.31 +$6,449
Step 4 $35,107 $1,350.27 $16.82 +$6,650
Step 5 $36,171 $1,391.19 $17.33 +$6,852
Step 6 $37,234 $1,432.08 $17.84 +$7,053
Step 7 $38,298 $1,473.00 $18.35 +$7,255
Step 8 $39,361 $1,513.88 $18.86 +$7,456
Step 9 $40,425 $1,554.81 $19.37 +$7,658
Step 10 $41,488 $1,595.69 $19.88 +$7,859
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,871
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-4 Step 1 $31,917
  • Locality add-on +$6,046
  • Adjustment percent 23.37%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,629
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-4 Step 10 $41,488

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-4 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2018, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 23.37% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,228 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,596. 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-4 MINNEAPOLIS page.

Other grades in MINNEAPOLIS

GS-4 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2018, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $31,917 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,488. This is 23.37% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,046 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,228 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.