GS-13 Pay — Minneapolis-St. Paul (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $116,038 | $55.60 | $4,448.00 |
| Step 2 | $119,907 | $57.45 | $4,596.00 |
| Step 3 | $123,775 | $59.31 | $4,744.80 |
| Step 4 | $127,643 | $61.16 | $4,892.80 |
| Step 5 | $131,511 | $63.01 | $5,040.80 |
| Step 6 | $135,379 | $64.87 | $5,189.60 |
| Step 7 | $139,247 | $66.72 | $5,337.60 |
| Step 8 | $143,116 | $68.57 | $5,485.60 |
| Step 9 | $146,984 | $70.43 | $5,634.40 |
| Step 10 | $150,852 | $72.28 | $5,782.40 |
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) | $103,049 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI locality | 27.62% |
| Adjusted annual | $131,511 |
| Per month | $10,959 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,040.80 |
| Hourly | $63.01 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-14 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
For 2026, GS-13 in Minneapolis-St. Paul ranges from $116,038 at the first step to $150,852 at the top step, with $131,511 near the middle.
How is Minneapolis-St. Paul locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.