GS-5 Pay — Minneapolis-St. Paul (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $44,410 | $21.28 | $1,702.40 |
| Step 2 | $45,891 | $21.99 | $1,759.20 |
| Step 3 | $47,371 | $22.70 | $1,816.00 |
| Step 4 | $48,852 | $23.41 | $1,872.80 |
| Step 5 | $50,332 | $24.12 | $1,929.60 |
| Step 6 | $51,812 | $24.83 | $1,986.40 |
| Step 7 | $53,293 | $25.54 | $2,043.20 |
| Step 8 | $54,773 | $26.24 | $2,099.20 |
| Step 9 | $56,254 | $26.95 | $2,156.00 |
| Step 10 | $57,734 | $27.66 | $2,212.80 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI locality | 27.62% |
| Adjusted annual | $50,332 |
| Per month | $4,194 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,929.60 |
| Hourly | $24.12 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-6 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
For 2026, GS-5 in Minneapolis-St. Paul ranges from $44,410 at the first step to $57,734 at the top step, with $50,332 near the middle.
How is Minneapolis-St. Paul locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.