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$40,568 GS-6 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2019)
$52,743 GS-6 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2019)
+$7,852 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $40,568 $1,560.31 $19.44 +$7,852
Step 2 $41,921 $1,612.35 $20.09 +$8,114
Step 3 $43,274 $1,664.38 $20.74 +$8,376
Step 4 $44,626 $1,716.38 $21.38 +$8,637
Step 5 $45,979 $1,768.42 $22.03 +$8,899
Step 6 $47,332 $1,820.46 $22.68 +$9,161
Step 7 $48,685 $1,872.50 $23.33 +$9,423
Step 8 $50,038 $1,924.54 $23.98 +$9,685
Step 9 $51,391 $1,976.58 $24.62 +$9,947
Step 10 $52,743 $2,028.58 $25.27 +$10,208
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $32,716
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-6 Step 1 $40,568
  • Locality add-on +$7,852
  • Adjustment percent 24.00%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $42,535
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-6 Step 10 $52,743

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-6 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2019, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 24.00% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,560 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,029. 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-6 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-6 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2019, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $40,568 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $52,743. This is 24.00% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,852 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,560 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.