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$101,918 GS-13 Step 1 in Minneapolis (2022)
$132,491 GS-13 Step 10 in Minneapolis (2022)
+$20,702 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $101,918 $3,919.92 $48.83 +$20,702
Step 2 $105,315 $4,050.58 $50.46 +$21,392
Step 3 $108,712 $4,181.23 $52.09 +$22,082
Step 4 $112,109 $4,311.88 $53.72 +$22,772
Step 5 $115,506 $4,442.54 $55.35 +$23,462
Step 6 $118,903 $4,573.19 $56.97 +$24,152
Step 7 $122,300 $4,703.85 $58.60 +$24,842
Step 8 $125,697 $4,834.50 $60.23 +$25,532
Step 9 $129,094 $4,965.15 $61.86 +$26,222
Step 10 $132,491 $5,095.81 $63.48 +$26,912
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Minneapolis pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $81,216
  • Minneapolis GS-13 Step 1 $101,918
  • Locality add-on +$20,702
  • Adjustment percent 25.49%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $105,579
  • Minneapolis GS-13 Step 10 $132,491

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-13 in Minneapolis: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2022, the Minneapolis pay area adds a 25.49% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in Minneapolis

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns roughly $3,920 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,096. 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-13 Minneapolis page.

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GS-13 in Minneapolis questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Minneapolis?
    In 2022, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns $101,918 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $132,491. This is 25.49% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $20,702 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Minneapolis?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns roughly $3,920 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.