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$98,084 GS-13 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2020)
$127,512 GS-13 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2020)
+$19,403 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $98,084 $3,772.46 $47.00 +$19,403
Step 2 $101,354 $3,898.23 $48.56 +$20,050
Step 3 $104,623 $4,023.96 $50.13 +$20,696
Step 4 $107,893 $4,149.73 $51.70 +$21,343
Step 5 $111,163 $4,275.50 $53.26 +$21,990
Step 6 $114,433 $4,401.27 $54.83 +$22,637
Step 7 $117,703 $4,527.04 $56.40 +$23,284
Step 8 $120,973 $4,652.81 $57.97 +$23,931
Step 9 $124,242 $4,778.54 $59.53 +$24,577
Step 10 $127,512 $4,904.31 $61.10 +$25,224
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $78,681
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-13 Step 1 $98,084
  • Locality add-on +$19,403
  • Adjustment percent 24.66%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $102,288
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-13 Step 10 $127,512

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-13 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2020, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 24.66% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $3,772 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,904. 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-13 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-13 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2020, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $98,084 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $127,512. This is 24.66% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,403 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $3,772 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.