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$36,553 GS-4 Step 1 in Minneapolis (2023)
$47,519 GS-4 Step 10 in Minneapolis (2023)
+$7,632 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $36,553 $1,405.88 $17.51 +$7,632
Step 2 $37,772 $1,452.77 $18.10 +$7,887
Step 3 $38,990 $1,499.62 $18.68 +$8,141
Step 4 $40,208 $1,546.46 $19.27 +$8,395
Step 5 $41,427 $1,593.35 $19.85 +$8,650
Step 6 $42,645 $1,640.19 $20.43 +$8,904
Step 7 $43,864 $1,687.08 $21.02 +$9,159
Step 8 $45,082 $1,733.92 $21.60 +$9,413
Step 9 $46,300 $1,780.77 $22.18 +$9,667
Step 10 $47,519 $1,827.65 $22.77 +$9,922
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Minneapolis pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $28,921
  • Minneapolis GS-4 Step 1 $36,553
  • Locality add-on +$7,632
  • Adjustment percent 26.39%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $37,597
  • Minneapolis GS-4 Step 10 $47,519

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 2023, the Minneapolis pay area adds a 26.39% 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 $1,406 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,828. 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-4 Minneapolis page.

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GS-4 in Minneapolis questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Minneapolis?
    In 2023, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns $36,553 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,519. This is 26.39% 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 2023, it is 26.39%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,632 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 $1,406 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.