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$39,301 GS-4 Step 1 in Minneapolis (2025)
$51,096 GS-4 Step 10 in Minneapolis (2025)
+$8,506 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-4 pay table for Minneapolis

Each step below already includes the 27.62% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $39,301 $1,511.58 $18.83 +$8,506
Step 2 $40,611 $1,561.96 $19.46 +$8,789
Step 3 $41,922 $1,612.38 $20.09 +$9,073
Step 4 $43,233 $1,662.81 $20.72 +$9,357
Step 5 $44,543 $1,713.19 $21.34 +$9,640
Step 6 $45,854 $1,763.62 $21.97 +$9,924
Step 7 $47,165 $1,814.04 $22.60 +$10,208
Step 8 $48,475 $1,864.42 $23.23 +$10,491
Step 9 $49,786 $1,914.85 $23.86 +$10,775
Step 10 $51,096 $1,965.23 $24.48 +$11,058
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Minneapolis pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,795
  • Minneapolis GS-4 Step 1 $39,301
  • Locality add-on +$8,506
  • Adjustment percent 27.62%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $40,038
  • Minneapolis GS-4 Step 10 $51,096

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-4 in Minneapolis: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2025, the Minneapolis pay area adds a 27.62% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Minneapolis

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns roughly $1,512 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,965. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2025 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 Minneapolis page.

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GS-4 in Minneapolis questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Minneapolis?
    In 2025, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns $39,301 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $51,096. This is 27.62% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in Minneapolis?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Minneapolis in 2025, it is 27.62%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,506 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Minneapolis?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Minneapolis earns roughly $1,512 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.