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$126,274 GS-14 Step 1 in Minneapolis (2023)
$164,153 GS-14 Step 10 in Minneapolis (2023)
+$26,366 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $126,274 $4,856.69 $60.51 +$26,366
Step 2 $130,483 $5,018.58 $62.52 +$27,245
Step 3 $134,691 $5,180.42 $64.54 +$28,123
Step 4 $138,900 $5,342.31 $66.55 +$29,002
Step 5 $143,109 $5,504.19 $68.57 +$29,881
Step 6 $147,318 $5,666.08 $70.59 +$30,760
Step 7 $151,526 $5,827.92 $72.60 +$31,638
Step 8 $155,735 $5,989.81 $74.62 +$32,517
Step 9 $159,944 $6,151.69 $76.64 +$33,396
Step 10 $164,153 $6,313.58 $78.66 +$34,275
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Minneapolis pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $99,908
  • Minneapolis GS-14 Step 1 $126,274
  • Locality add-on +$26,366
  • Adjustment percent 26.39%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $129,878
  • Minneapolis GS-14 Step 10 $164,153

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-14 in Minneapolis: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2023, the Minneapolis pay area adds a 26.39% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Minneapolis

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns roughly $4,857 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,314. 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-14 Minneapolis page.

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GS-14 in Minneapolis questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Minneapolis?
    In 2023, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns $126,274 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $164,153. This is 26.39% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $26,366 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Minneapolis?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns roughly $4,857 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.