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$23,620 GS-1 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2019)
$29,545 GS-1 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2019)
+$4,572 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-1 pay table for MINNEAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 24.00% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-1 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $23,620 $908.46 $11.32 +$4,572
Step 2 $24,411 $938.88 $11.70 +$4,725
Step 3 $25,197 $969.12 $12.07 +$4,877
Step 4 $25,977 $999.12 $12.45 +$5,028
Step 5 $26,763 $1,029.35 $12.82 +$5,180
Step 6 $27,222 $1,047.00 $13.04 +$5,269
Step 7 $27,998 $1,076.85 $13.42 +$5,419
Step 8 $28,782 $1,107.00 $13.79 +$5,571
Step 9 $28,813 $1,108.19 $13.81 +$5,577
Step 10 $29,545 $1,136.35 $14.16 +$5,718
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $19,048
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-1 Step 1 $23,620
  • Locality add-on +$4,572
  • Adjustment percent 24.00%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $23,827
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-1 Step 10 $29,545

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-1 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.

For 2019, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 24.00% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-1 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. No formal education or experience required. Generally filled by workers with basic literacy and ability to follow simple instructions.

Promotion path. Promotion to GS-2 typically follows one year of satisfactory service.

The rough military equivalent for GS-1 is E-2 Private Second Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-1 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $908 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,136. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-1 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-1 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-1 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2019, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $23,620 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $29,545. This is 24.00% higher than the base GS-1 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-1 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For MINNEAPOLIS in 2019, it is 24.00%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,572 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-1 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-1 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $908 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.