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$34,864 GS-4 Step 1 in Minneapolis (2022)
$45,322 GS-4 Step 10 in Minneapolis (2022)
+$7,082 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $34,864 $1,340.92 $16.71 +$7,082
Step 2 $36,026 $1,385.62 $17.26 +$7,318
Step 3 $37,188 $1,430.31 $17.82 +$7,554
Step 4 $38,350 $1,475.00 $18.38 +$7,790
Step 5 $39,512 $1,519.69 $18.93 +$8,026
Step 6 $40,674 $1,564.38 $19.49 +$8,262
Step 7 $41,836 $1,609.08 $20.05 +$8,498
Step 8 $42,998 $1,653.77 $20.60 +$8,734
Step 9 $44,160 $1,698.46 $21.16 +$8,970
Step 10 $45,322 $1,743.15 $21.72 +$9,206
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Minneapolis pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,782
  • Minneapolis GS-4 Step 1 $34,864
  • Locality add-on +$7,082
  • Adjustment percent 25.49%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $36,116
  • Minneapolis GS-4 Step 10 $45,322

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 2022, the Minneapolis pay area adds a 25.49% 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 $1,341 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,743. 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-4 Minneapolis page.

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GS-4 in Minneapolis questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Minneapolis?
    In 2022, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns $34,864 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $45,322. This is 25.49% 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 2022, it is 25.49%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,082 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 $1,341 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.