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$57,447 GS-9 Step 1 in MINNEAPOLIS (2021)
$74,680 GS-9 Step 10 in MINNEAPOLIS (2021)
+$11,364 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $57,447 $2,209.50 $27.53 +$11,364
Step 2 $59,362 $2,283.15 $28.44 +$11,743
Step 3 $61,277 $2,356.81 $29.36 +$12,122
Step 4 $63,191 $2,430.42 $30.28 +$12,500
Step 5 $65,106 $2,504.08 $31.20 +$12,879
Step 6 $67,021 $2,577.73 $32.11 +$13,258
Step 7 $68,936 $2,651.38 $33.03 +$13,637
Step 8 $70,851 $2,725.04 $33.95 +$14,016
Step 9 $72,765 $2,798.65 $34.87 +$14,394
Step 10 $74,680 $2,872.31 $35.78 +$14,773
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MINNEAPOLIS pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $46,083
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-9 Step 1 $57,447
  • Locality add-on +$11,364
  • Adjustment percent 24.66%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $59,907
  • MINNEAPOLIS GS-9 Step 10 $74,680

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-9 in MINNEAPOLIS: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2021, the MINNEAPOLIS pay area adds a 24.66% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in MINNEAPOLIS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $2,210 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,872. 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-9 MINNEAPOLIS page.

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GS-9 in MINNEAPOLIS questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in MINNEAPOLIS?
    In 2021, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns $57,447 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,680. This is 24.66% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,364 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in MINNEAPOLIS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in MINNEAPOLIS earns roughly $2,210 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.