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$71,508 GS-11 Step 1 in Minneapolis (2022)
$92,955 GS-11 Step 10 in Minneapolis (2022)
+$14,525 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $71,508 $2,750.31 $34.26 +$14,525
Step 2 $73,891 $2,841.96 $35.41 +$15,009
Step 3 $76,274 $2,933.62 $36.55 +$15,493
Step 4 $78,657 $3,025.27 $37.69 +$15,977
Step 5 $81,040 $3,116.92 $38.83 +$16,461
Step 6 $83,423 $3,208.58 $39.97 +$16,945
Step 7 $85,806 $3,300.23 $41.11 +$17,429
Step 8 $88,189 $3,391.88 $42.26 +$17,913
Step 9 $90,572 $3,483.54 $43.40 +$18,397
Step 10 $92,955 $3,575.19 $44.54 +$18,881
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Minneapolis pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $56,983
  • Minneapolis GS-11 Step 1 $71,508
  • Locality add-on +$14,525
  • Adjustment percent 25.49%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $74,074
  • Minneapolis GS-11 Step 10 $92,955

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-11 in Minneapolis: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2022, the Minneapolis pay area adds a 25.49% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in Minneapolis

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns roughly $2,750 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,575. 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-11 Minneapolis page.

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GS-11 in Minneapolis questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Minneapolis?
    In 2022, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns $71,508 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $92,955. This is 25.49% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,525 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Minneapolis?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns roughly $2,750 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.