GS-11 Pay — Minneapolis-St. Paul (2026)
This page shows GS-11 pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul locality pay area for 2026. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area adds 27.62% in locality pay on top of the GS-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $81,415 | $39.01 | $3,120.80 |
| Step 2 | $84,130 | $40.31 | $3,224.80 |
| Step 3 | $86,844 | $41.61 | $3,328.80 |
| Step 4 | $89,559 | $42.91 | $3,432.80 |
| Step 5 | $92,273 | $44.21 | $3,536.80 |
| Step 6 | $94,988 | $45.51 | $3,640.80 |
| Step 7 | $97,702 | $46.81 | $3,744.80 |
| Step 8 | $100,417 | $48.12 | $3,849.60 |
| Step 9 | $103,131 | $49.42 | $3,953.60 |
| Step 10 | $105,845 | $50.72 | $4,057.60 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $72,303 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI locality | 27.62% |
| Adjusted annual | $92,273 |
| Per month | $7,689 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,536.80 |
| Hourly | $44.21 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Minneapolis-St. Paul GS scale
- GS-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-12 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
For 2026, GS-11 in Minneapolis-St. Paul ranges from $81,415 at the first step to $105,845 at the top step, with $92,273 near the middle.
How is Minneapolis-St. Paul locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Minneapolis-St. Paul locality percentage of 27.62%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Minneapolis-St. Paul rate remained 27.62%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-11 figures for Minneapolis-St. Paul are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-MSP · effective January 11, 2026 · Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI, 27.62% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.