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$78,969 GS-11 Step 1 in Minneapolis (2024)
$102,657 GS-11 Step 10 in Minneapolis (2024)
+$16,862 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $78,969 $3,037.27 $37.84 +$16,862
Step 2 $81,601 $3,138.50 $39.10 +$17,424
Step 3 $84,233 $3,239.73 $40.36 +$17,986
Step 4 $86,865 $3,340.96 $41.62 +$18,548
Step 5 $89,497 $3,442.19 $42.88 +$19,110
Step 6 $92,129 $3,543.42 $44.14 +$19,672
Step 7 $94,761 $3,644.65 $45.41 +$20,234
Step 8 $97,393 $3,745.88 $46.67 +$20,796
Step 9 $100,025 $3,847.12 $47.93 +$21,358
Step 10 $102,657 $3,948.35 $49.19 +$21,920
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Minneapolis pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $62,107
  • Minneapolis GS-11 Step 1 $78,969
  • Locality add-on +$16,862
  • Adjustment percent 27.15%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $80,737
  • Minneapolis GS-11 Step 10 $102,657

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 2024, the Minneapolis pay area adds a 27.15% 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 $3,037 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,948. 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-11 Minneapolis page.

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GS-11 in Minneapolis questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Minneapolis?
    In 2024, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns $78,969 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $102,657. This is 27.15% 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 2024, it is 27.15%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,862 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 $3,037 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.