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$61,966 GS-9 Step 1 in Minneapolis (2023)
$80,553 GS-9 Step 10 in Minneapolis (2023)
+$12,938 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $61,966 $2,383.31 $29.69 +$12,938
Step 2 $64,032 $2,462.77 $30.68 +$13,370
Step 3 $66,097 $2,542.19 $31.67 +$13,801
Step 4 $68,162 $2,621.62 $32.66 +$14,232
Step 5 $70,227 $2,701.04 $33.65 +$14,663
Step 6 $72,293 $2,780.50 $34.64 +$15,095
Step 7 $74,358 $2,859.92 $35.63 +$15,526
Step 8 $76,423 $2,939.35 $36.62 +$15,957
Step 9 $78,488 $3,018.77 $37.61 +$16,388
Step 10 $80,553 $3,098.19 $38.60 +$16,819
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Minneapolis pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $49,028
  • Minneapolis GS-9 Step 1 $61,966
  • Locality add-on +$12,938
  • Adjustment percent 26.39%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $63,734
  • Minneapolis GS-9 Step 10 $80,553

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 2023, the Minneapolis pay area adds a 26.39% 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 $2,383 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,098. 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-9 Minneapolis page.

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GS-9 in Minneapolis questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in Minneapolis?
    In 2023, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns $61,966 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,553. This is 26.39% 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 2023, it is 26.39%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,938 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 $2,383 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.