GS-12 Pay — Minneapolis-St. Paul (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $97,582 | $46.76 | $3,740.80 |
| Step 2 | $100,835 | $48.32 | $3,865.60 |
| Step 3 | $104,088 | $49.87 | $3,989.60 |
| Step 4 | $107,341 | $51.43 | $4,114.40 |
| Step 5 | $110,594 | $52.99 | $4,239.20 |
| Step 6 | $113,847 | $54.55 | $4,364.00 |
| Step 7 | $117,100 | $56.11 | $4,488.80 |
| Step 8 | $120,353 | $57.67 | $4,613.60 |
| Step 9 | $123,606 | $59.23 | $4,738.40 |
| Step 10 | $126,859 | $60.79 | $4,863.20 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI locality | 27.62% |
| Adjusted annual | $110,594 |
| Per month | $9,216 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,239.20 |
| Hourly | $52.99 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-13 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
For 2026, GS-12 in Minneapolis-St. Paul ranges from $97,582 at the first step to $126,859 at the top step, with $110,594 near the middle.
How is Minneapolis-St. Paul locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.