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$59,102 GS-9 Step 1 in Minneapolis (2022)
$76,834 GS-9 Step 10 in Minneapolis (2022)
+$12,005 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $59,102 $2,273.15 $28.32 +$12,005
Step 2 $61,072 $2,348.92 $29.26 +$12,405
Step 3 $63,042 $2,424.69 $30.21 +$12,805
Step 4 $65,013 $2,500.50 $31.15 +$13,206
Step 5 $66,983 $2,576.27 $32.10 +$13,606
Step 6 $68,953 $2,652.04 $33.04 +$14,006
Step 7 $70,923 $2,727.81 $33.98 +$14,406
Step 8 $72,893 $2,803.58 $34.93 +$14,806
Step 9 $74,864 $2,879.38 $35.87 +$15,207
Step 10 $76,834 $2,955.15 $36.82 +$15,607
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Minneapolis pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $47,097
  • Minneapolis GS-9 Step 1 $59,102
  • Locality add-on +$12,005
  • Adjustment percent 25.49%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $61,227
  • Minneapolis GS-9 Step 10 $76,834

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 2022, the Minneapolis pay area adds a 25.49% 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 $2,273 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,955. 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-9 Minneapolis page.

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GS-9 in Minneapolis questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in Minneapolis?
    In 2022, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns $59,102 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,834. This is 25.49% 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 2022, it is 25.49%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,005 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 $2,273 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.