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$71,875 GS-10 Step 1 in Minneapolis (2024)
$93,435 GS-10 Step 10 in Minneapolis (2024)
+$15,347 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-10 pay table for Minneapolis

Each step below already includes the 27.15% 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 $71,875 $2,764.42 $34.44 +$15,347
Step 2 $74,271 $2,856.58 $35.59 +$15,859
Step 3 $76,666 $2,948.69 $36.74 +$16,370
Step 4 $79,062 $3,040.85 $37.88 +$16,882
Step 5 $81,457 $3,132.96 $39.03 +$17,393
Step 6 $83,853 $3,225.12 $40.18 +$17,905
Step 7 $86,248 $3,317.23 $41.33 +$18,416
Step 8 $88,644 $3,409.38 $42.47 +$18,928
Step 9 $91,039 $3,501.50 $43.62 +$19,439
Step 10 $93,435 $3,593.65 $44.77 +$19,951
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Minneapolis pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $56,528
  • Minneapolis GS-10 Step 1 $71,875
  • Locality add-on +$15,347
  • Adjustment percent 27.15%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $73,484
  • Minneapolis GS-10 Step 10 $93,435

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 2024, the Minneapolis pay area adds a 27.15% 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 $2,764 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,594. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns $71,875 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $93,435. This is 27.15% 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 2024, it is 27.15%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,347 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 $2,764 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.