GS-15 Pay — Minneapolis-St. Paul (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $161,291 | $77.28 | $6,182.40 |
| Step 2 | $166,668 | $79.86 | $6,388.80 |
| Step 3 | $172,045 | $82.44 | $6,595.20 |
| Step 4 | $177,421 | $85.01 | $6,800.80 |
| Step 5 | $182,798 | $87.59 | $7,007.20 |
| Step 6 | $188,174 | $90.16 | $7,212.80 |
| Step 7 | $193,551 | $92.74 | $7,419.20 |
| Step 8 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
| Step 9 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
* Capped at Level IV of the Executive Schedule ($197,200 in 2026) — GS locality-adjusted pay cannot exceed the EX-IV cap (5 U.S.C. §5304(g)(1)).
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) | $143,236 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI locality | 27.62% |
| Adjusted annual | $182,798 |
| Per month | $15,233 |
| Bi-weekly | $7,007.20 |
| Hourly | $87.59 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
For 2026, GS-15 in Minneapolis-St. Paul ranges from $161,291 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $182,798 near the middle.
How is Minneapolis-St. Paul locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.