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$112,553 GS-13 Step 1 in Minneapolis (2024)
$146,323 GS-13 Step 10 in Minneapolis (2024)
+$24,033 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $112,553 $4,328.96 $53.93 +$24,033
Step 2 $116,305 $4,473.27 $55.73 +$24,834
Step 3 $120,058 $4,617.62 $57.53 +$25,636
Step 4 $123,810 $4,761.92 $59.32 +$26,437
Step 5 $127,562 $4,906.23 $61.12 +$27,238
Step 6 $131,314 $5,050.54 $62.92 +$28,039
Step 7 $135,066 $5,194.85 $64.72 +$28,840
Step 8 $138,819 $5,339.19 $66.52 +$29,642
Step 9 $142,571 $5,483.50 $68.31 +$30,443
Step 10 $146,323 $5,627.81 $70.11 +$31,244
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Minneapolis pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $88,520
  • Minneapolis GS-13 Step 1 $112,553
  • Locality add-on +$24,033
  • Adjustment percent 27.15%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $115,079
  • Minneapolis GS-13 Step 10 $146,323

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-13 in Minneapolis: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2024, the Minneapolis pay area adds a 27.15% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in Minneapolis

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns roughly $4,329 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,628. 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-13 Minneapolis page.

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GS-13 in Minneapolis questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Minneapolis?
    In 2024, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns $112,553 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $146,323. This is 27.15% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $24,033 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Minneapolis?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns roughly $4,329 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.