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$74,973 GS-11 Step 1 in Minneapolis (2023)
$97,462 GS-11 Step 10 in Minneapolis (2023)
+$15,654 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $74,973 $2,883.58 $35.92 +$15,654
Step 2 $77,472 $2,979.69 $37.12 +$16,176
Step 3 $79,971 $3,075.81 $38.32 +$16,698
Step 4 $82,469 $3,171.88 $39.52 +$17,219
Step 5 $84,968 $3,268.00 $40.71 +$17,741
Step 6 $87,467 $3,364.12 $41.91 +$18,263
Step 7 $89,966 $3,460.23 $43.11 +$18,785
Step 8 $92,464 $3,556.31 $44.30 +$19,306
Step 9 $94,963 $3,652.42 $45.50 +$19,828
Step 10 $97,462 $3,748.54 $46.70 +$20,350
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Minneapolis pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $59,319
  • Minneapolis GS-11 Step 1 $74,973
  • Locality add-on +$15,654
  • Adjustment percent 26.39%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $77,112
  • Minneapolis GS-11 Step 10 $97,462

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 2023, the Minneapolis pay area adds a 26.39% 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 $2,884 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,749. 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-11 Minneapolis page.

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GS-11 in Minneapolis questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Minneapolis?
    In 2023, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns $74,973 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $97,462. This is 26.39% 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 2023, it is 26.39%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,654 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 $2,884 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.