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$33,888 GS-4 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2021)
$44,052 GS-4 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2021)
+$6,704 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $33,888 $1,303.38 $16.24 +$6,704
Step 2 $35,017 $1,346.81 $16.78 +$6,927
Step 3 $36,146 $1,390.23 $17.32 +$7,150
Step 4 $37,276 $1,433.69 $17.86 +$7,374
Step 5 $38,405 $1,477.12 $18.40 +$7,597
Step 6 $39,535 $1,520.58 $18.94 +$7,821
Step 7 $40,664 $1,564.00 $19.48 +$8,044
Step 8 $41,794 $1,607.46 $20.03 +$8,268
Step 9 $42,923 $1,650.88 $20.57 +$8,491
Step 10 $44,052 $1,694.31 $21.11 +$8,714
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,184
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-4 Step 1 $33,888
  • Locality add-on +$6,704
  • Adjustment percent 24.66%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $35,338
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-4 Step 10 $44,052

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-4 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2021, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 24.66% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,303 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,694. 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-4 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-4 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2021, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $33,888 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $44,052. This is 24.66% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,704 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $1,303 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.