GS-2 Pay — Minneapolis-St. Paul (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $32,407 | $15.53 | $1,242.40 |
| Step 2 | $33,177 | $15.90 | $1,272.00 |
| Step 3 | $34,252 | $16.41 | $1,312.80 |
| Step 4 | $35,159 | $16.85 | $1,348.00 |
| Step 5 | $35,552 | $17.03 | $1,362.40 |
| Step 6 | $36,598 | $17.54 | $1,403.20 |
| Step 7 | $37,643 | $18.04 | $1,443.20 |
| Step 8 | $38,688 | $18.54 | $1,483.20 |
| Step 9 | $39,733 | $19.04 | $1,523.20 |
| Step 10 | $40,778 | $19.54 | $1,563.20 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI locality | 27.62% |
| Adjusted annual | $35,552 |
| Per month | $2,963 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,362.40 |
| Hourly | $17.03 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-3 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
For 2026, GS-2 in Minneapolis-St. Paul ranges from $32,407 at the first step to $40,778 at the top step, with $35,552 near the middle.
How is Minneapolis-St. Paul locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.