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$65,084 GS-10 Step 1 in Minneapolis (2022)
$84,612 GS-10 Step 10 in Minneapolis (2022)
+$13,220 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Minneapolis

Each step below already includes the 25.49% 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 $65,084 $2,503.23 $31.19 +$13,220
Step 2 $67,254 $2,586.69 $32.23 +$13,661
Step 3 $69,424 $2,670.15 $33.26 +$14,102
Step 4 $71,593 $2,753.58 $34.30 +$14,542
Step 5 $73,763 $2,837.04 $35.34 +$14,983
Step 6 $75,933 $2,920.50 $36.38 +$15,424
Step 7 $78,102 $3,003.92 $37.42 +$15,864
Step 8 $80,272 $3,087.38 $38.46 +$16,305
Step 9 $82,442 $3,170.85 $39.50 +$16,746
Step 10 $84,612 $3,254.31 $40.54 +$17,187
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Minneapolis pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Minneapolis GS-10 Step 1 $65,084
  • Locality add-on +$13,220
  • Adjustment percent 25.49%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Minneapolis GS-10 Step 10 $84,612

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 2022, the Minneapolis pay area adds a 25.49% 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 $2,503 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,254. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 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 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns $65,084 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $84,612. This is 25.49% 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 2022, it is 25.49%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,220 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 $2,503 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.