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$117,064 GS-14 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2021)
$152,181 GS-14 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2021)
+$23,157 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $117,064 $4,502.46 $56.09 +$23,157
Step 2 $120,966 $4,652.54 $57.96 +$23,929
Step 3 $124,868 $4,802.62 $59.83 +$24,701
Step 4 $128,770 $4,952.69 $61.70 +$25,473
Step 5 $132,672 $5,102.77 $63.57 +$26,245
Step 6 $136,574 $5,252.85 $65.44 +$27,017
Step 7 $140,476 $5,402.92 $67.31 +$27,789
Step 8 $144,377 $5,552.96 $69.18 +$28,560
Step 9 $148,279 $5,703.04 $71.05 +$29,332
Step 10 $152,181 $5,853.12 $72.92 +$30,104
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $93,907
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-14 Step 1 $117,064
  • Locality add-on +$23,157
  • Adjustment percent 24.66%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $122,077
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-14 Step 10 $152,181

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-14 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2021, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 24.66% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $4,502 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,853. 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-14 MINNEAPOLIS page.

Other grades in MINNEAPOLIS

GS-14 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2021, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $117,064 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $152,181. This is 24.66% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $23,157 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $4,502 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.