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$68,238 GS-10 Step 1 in Minneapolis (2023)
$88,713 GS-10 Step 10 in Minneapolis (2023)
+$14,248 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for Minneapolis

Each step below already includes the 26.39% 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 $68,238 $2,624.54 $32.70 +$14,248
Step 2 $70,513 $2,712.04 $33.79 +$14,723
Step 3 $72,788 $2,799.54 $34.88 +$15,198
Step 4 $75,063 $2,887.04 $35.97 +$15,673
Step 5 $77,338 $2,974.54 $37.06 +$16,148
Step 6 $79,613 $3,062.04 $38.15 +$16,623
Step 7 $81,888 $3,149.54 $39.24 +$17,098
Step 8 $84,163 $3,237.04 $40.33 +$17,573
Step 9 $86,438 $3,324.54 $41.42 +$18,048
Step 10 $88,713 $3,412.04 $42.51 +$18,523
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Minneapolis pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Minneapolis GS-10 Step 1 $68,238
  • Locality add-on +$14,248
  • Adjustment percent 26.39%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Minneapolis GS-10 Step 10 $88,713

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 2023, the Minneapolis pay area adds a 26.39% 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 $2,625 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,412. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 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 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns $68,238 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $88,713. This is 26.39% 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 2023, it is 26.39%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,248 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 $2,625 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.