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$62,637 GS-10 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2020)
$81,429 GS-10 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2020)
+$12,391 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for MINNEAPOLIS

Each step below already includes the 24.66% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $62,637 $2,409.12 $30.01 +$12,391
Step 2 $64,725 $2,489.42 $31.01 +$12,804
Step 3 $66,813 $2,569.73 $32.01 +$13,217
Step 4 $68,901 $2,650.04 $33.01 +$13,630
Step 5 $70,989 $2,730.35 $34.01 +$14,043
Step 6 $73,077 $2,810.65 $35.02 +$14,456
Step 7 $75,165 $2,890.96 $36.02 +$14,869
Step 8 $77,253 $2,971.27 $37.02 +$15,282
Step 9 $79,341 $3,051.58 $38.02 +$15,695
Step 10 $81,429 $3,131.88 $39.02 +$16,108
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-10 Step 1 $62,637
  • Locality add-on +$12,391
  • Adjustment percent 24.66%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-10 Step 10 $81,429

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-10 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2020, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 24.66% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 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-10 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $2,409 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,132. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-10 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $62,637 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,429. This is 24.66% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For MINNEAPOLIS in 2020, it is 24.66%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,391 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $2,409 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.