GS Pay Scale 2026 Minneapolis-St. Paul
The 2026 GS pay scale for Minneapolis-St. Paul adds a 27.62% locality payment to General Schedule base pay. Pick a grade and step to see your annual, biweekly and hourly pay, or read the full table below.
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About the GS Pay Scale 2026 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Federal employees whose duty station is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI locality pay area receive General Schedule base pay plus a locality payment of 27.62% in 2026. Figures on this page are the official OPM salary table for this area.
How to use it
- Choose your GS grade, from GS-1 to GS-15.
- Choose your step, from 1 to 10.
- Read your annual salary in Minneapolis-St. Paul with the base pay and locality amounts, plus monthly, biweekly and hourly pay.
2026 GS pay table for Minneapolis-St. Paul
Annual salary by grade and step for the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI locality pay area, including the 27.62% locality payment. Effective January 2026.
| Grade | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-1 | 28,822 | 29,788 | 30,746 | 31,701 | 32,657 | 33,217 | 34,165 | 35,120 | 35,159 | 36,050 |
| GS-2 | 32,407 | 33,177 | 34,252 | 35,159 | 35,552 | 36,598 | 37,643 | 38,688 | 39,733 | 40,778 |
| GS-3 | 35,361 | 36,540 | 37,719 | 38,899 | 40,078 | 41,257 | 42,436 | 43,615 | 44,795 | 45,974 |
| GS-4 | 39,694 | 41,017 | 42,340 | 43,664 | 44,987 | 46,311 | 47,634 | 48,958 | 50,281 | 51,604 |
| GS-5 | 44,410 | 45,891 | 47,371 | 48,852 | 50,332 | 51,812 | 53,293 | 54,773 | 56,254 | 57,734 |
| GS-6 | 49,505 | 51,155 | 52,805 | 54,455 | 56,106 | 57,756 | 59,406 | 61,056 | 62,706 | 64,356 |
| GS-7 | 55,012 | 56,846 | 58,680 | 60,514 | 62,347 | 64,181 | 66,015 | 67,849 | 69,683 | 71,517 |
| GS-8 | 60,923 | 62,954 | 64,984 | 67,015 | 69,045 | 71,075 | 73,106 | 75,136 | 77,167 | 79,197 |
| GS-9 | 67,290 | 69,534 | 71,777 | 74,021 | 76,264 | 78,508 | 80,752 | 82,995 | 85,239 | 87,482 |
| GS-10 | 74,101 | 76,571 | 79,040 | 81,510 | 83,979 | 86,449 | 88,918 | 91,387 | 93,857 | 96,326 |
| GS-11 | 81,415 | 84,130 | 86,844 | 89,559 | 92,273 | 94,988 | 97,702 | 100,417 | 103,131 | 105,845 |
| GS-12 | 97,582 | 100,835 | 104,088 | 107,341 | 110,594 | 113,847 | 117,100 | 120,353 | 123,606 | 126,859 |
| GS-13 | 116,038 | 119,907 | 123,775 | 127,643 | 131,511 | 135,379 | 139,247 | 143,116 | 146,984 | 150,852 |
| GS-14 | 137,123 | 141,694 | 146,265 | 150,837 | 155,408 | 159,979 | 164,551 | 169,122 | 173,693 | 178,265 |
| GS-15 | 161,291 | 166,668 | 172,045 | 177,421 | 182,798 | 188,174 | 193,551 | 197,200 | 197,200 | 197,200 |
Minneapolis-St. Paul GS hourly and biweekly pay
Hourly rate (annual ÷ 2,087) and biweekly gross pay (hourly × 80) at steps 1, 5 and 10:
| Grade | Step 1 hourly | Step 5 hourly | Step 10 hourly | Step 1 biweekly | Step 10 biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-1 | $13.81 | $15.65 | $17.27 | $1,104.80 | $1,381.60 |
| GS-2 | $15.53 | $17.03 | $19.54 | $1,242.40 | $1,563.20 |
| GS-3 | $16.94 | $19.20 | $22.03 | $1,355.20 | $1,762.40 |
| GS-4 | $19.02 | $21.56 | $24.73 | $1,521.60 | $1,978.40 |
| GS-5 | $21.28 | $24.12 | $27.66 | $1,702.40 | $2,212.80 |
| GS-6 | $23.72 | $26.88 | $30.84 | $1,897.60 | $2,467.20 |
| GS-7 | $26.36 | $29.87 | $34.27 | $2,108.80 | $2,741.60 |
| GS-8 | $29.19 | $33.08 | $37.95 | $2,335.20 | $3,036.00 |
| GS-9 | $32.24 | $36.54 | $41.92 | $2,579.20 | $3,353.60 |
| GS-10 | $35.51 | $40.24 | $46.16 | $2,840.80 | $3,692.80 |
| GS-11 | $39.01 | $44.21 | $50.72 | $3,120.80 | $4,057.60 |
| GS-12 | $46.76 | $52.99 | $60.79 | $3,740.80 | $4,863.20 |
| GS-13 | $55.60 | $63.01 | $72.28 | $4,448.00 | $5,782.40 |
| GS-14 | $65.70 | $74.46 | $85.42 | $5,256.00 | $6,833.60 |
| GS-15 | $77.28 | $87.59 | $94.49 | $6,182.40 | $7,559.20 |
Minneapolis-St. Paul compared with base pay and other areas
Step 1 salaries in this area against GS base pay and Rest of U.S. (17.06%) and Washington DC (33.94%):
| Grade | Base pay | Minneapolis-St. Paul | Rest of U.S. | Washington DC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | $34,799 | $44,410 | $40,736 | $46,610 |
| GS-7 | $43,106 | $55,012 | $50,460 | $57,736 |
| GS-9 | $52,727 | $67,290 | $61,722 | $70,623 |
| GS-11 | $63,795 | $81,415 | $74,678 | $85,447 |
| GS-12 | $76,463 | $97,582 | $89,508 | $102,415 |
| GS-13 | $90,925 | $116,038 | $106,437 | $121,785 |
| GS-14 | $107,446 | $137,123 | $125,776 | $143,913 |
| GS-15 | $126,384 | $161,291 | $147,945 | $169,279 |
See every area in the 2026 GS pay scale, or pay for one grade: GS-5 · GS-7 · GS-9 · GS-11 · GS-12 · GS-13 · GS-14 · GS-15.
How locality pay is calculated
Locality-adjusted pay = base pay × (1 + 0.2762), rounded to the nearest dollar and limited to $197,200. Example: GS-11 step 1 base pay is $63,795; with 27.62% locality pay it is $81,415.
- Locality pay counts as basic pay for retirement, the Thrift Savings Plan and life insurance.
- Your locality area depends on your official duty station, not where you live.
- Step increases take 1 year at steps 1 to 3, 2 years at steps 4 to 6 and 3 years at steps 7 to 9.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Minneapolis-St. Paul locality pay for 2026?
The 2026 locality payment for the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI pay area is 27.62% on top of General Schedule base pay. It ranks 16 of 52 locality areas (1 is the highest).
How much does a GS-13 make in Minneapolis-St. Paul in 2026?
A GS-13 in the Minneapolis-St. Paul locality area earns $116,038 at step 1 and $150,852 at step 10 in 2026. Base pay without locality is $90,925 to $118,204.
How much does a GS-12 make in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
GS-12 pay in Minneapolis-St. Paul is $97,582 at step 1 and $126,859 at step 10 in 2026, or $46.76 to $60.79 an hour.
How much does a GS-9 and GS-11 make in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
In 2026 a GS-9 step 1 earns $67,290 and a GS-11 step 1 earns $81,415 in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. At step 10 they earn $87,482 and $105,845.
Did Minneapolis-St. Paul federal employees get a raise in 2026?
Yes. GS base pay rose 1% in January 2026. Locality percentages were not changed, so pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area is 1% higher than in 2025.
Which counties are in this locality pay area?
The area is officially named Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI. OPM defines it by counties; a duty station outside every listed area is paid the Rest of U.S. rate of 17.06%. Your SF-50 shows the locality area that applies to you.
Is GS pay capped in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
Yes. GS pay cannot exceed $197,200 in 2026 (Executive Schedule Level IV). In this area the cap applies from GS-15 step 8.
Official sources
Last reviewed: November 2026. Reference only. Confirm your official rate with OPM or your agency; special rate tables are not included.