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$63,262 GS-10 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2021)
$82,246 GS-10 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2021)
+$12,514 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $63,262 $2,433.15 $30.31 +$12,514
Step 2 $65,372 $2,514.31 $31.32 +$12,932
Step 3 $67,481 $2,595.42 $32.33 +$13,349
Step 4 $69,590 $2,676.54 $33.34 +$13,766
Step 5 $71,699 $2,757.65 $34.36 +$14,183
Step 6 $73,809 $2,838.81 $35.37 +$14,601
Step 7 $75,918 $2,919.92 $36.38 +$15,018
Step 8 $78,027 $3,001.04 $37.39 +$15,435
Step 9 $80,136 $3,082.15 $38.40 +$15,852
Step 10 $82,246 $3,163.31 $39.41 +$16,270
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-10 Step 1 $63,262
  • Locality add-on +$12,514
  • Adjustment percent 24.66%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-10 Step 10 $82,246

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 2021, 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 $2,433 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,163. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 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 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $63,262 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $82,246. 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 2021, it is 24.66%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,514 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 $2,433 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.