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$68,817 GS-11 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2020)
$89,461 GS-11 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2020)
+$13,613 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $68,817 $2,646.81 $32.97 +$13,613
Step 2 $71,111 $2,735.04 $34.07 +$14,067
Step 3 $73,405 $2,823.27 $35.17 +$14,521
Step 4 $75,699 $2,911.50 $36.27 +$14,975
Step 5 $77,992 $2,999.69 $37.37 +$15,428
Step 6 $80,286 $3,087.92 $38.47 +$15,882
Step 7 $82,580 $3,176.15 $39.57 +$16,336
Step 8 $84,874 $3,264.38 $40.67 +$16,790
Step 9 $87,167 $3,352.58 $41.77 +$17,243
Step 10 $89,461 $3,440.81 $42.87 +$17,697
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $55,204
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-11 Step 1 $68,817
  • Locality add-on +$13,613
  • Adjustment percent 24.66%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $71,764
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-11 Step 10 $89,461

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-11 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2020, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 24.66% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $2,647 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,441. 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-11 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-11 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2020, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $68,817 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $89,461. This is 24.66% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,613 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $2,647 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.