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$133,004 GS-14 Step 1 in Minneapolis (2024)
$172,907 GS-14 Step 10 in Minneapolis (2024)
+$28,400 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $133,004 $5,115.54 $63.73 +$28,400
Step 2 $137,438 $5,286.08 $65.85 +$29,347
Step 3 $141,871 $5,456.58 $67.98 +$30,293
Step 4 $146,305 $5,627.12 $70.10 +$31,240
Step 5 $150,739 $5,797.65 $72.23 +$32,187
Step 6 $155,173 $5,968.19 $74.35 +$33,134
Step 7 $159,606 $6,138.69 $76.48 +$34,080
Step 8 $164,040 $6,309.23 $78.60 +$35,027
Step 9 $168,474 $6,479.77 $80.73 +$35,974
Step 10 $172,907 $6,650.27 $82.85 +$36,920
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Minneapolis pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $104,604
  • Minneapolis GS-14 Step 1 $133,004
  • Locality add-on +$28,400
  • Adjustment percent 27.15%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $135,987
  • Minneapolis GS-14 Step 10 $172,907

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-14 in Minneapolis: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2024, the Minneapolis pay area adds a 27.15% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Minneapolis

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns roughly $5,116 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,650. 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-14 Minneapolis page.

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GS-14 in Minneapolis questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Minneapolis?
    In 2024, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns $133,004 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $172,907. This is 27.15% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $28,400 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Minneapolis?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns roughly $5,116 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.