GS-7 Pay — Minneapolis-St. Paul (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $55,012 | $26.36 | $2,108.80 |
| Step 2 | $56,846 | $27.24 | $2,179.20 |
| Step 3 | $58,680 | $28.12 | $2,249.60 |
| Step 4 | $60,514 | $29.00 | $2,320.00 |
| Step 5 | $62,347 | $29.87 | $2,389.60 |
| Step 6 | $64,181 | $30.75 | $2,460.00 |
| Step 7 | $66,015 | $31.63 | $2,530.40 |
| Step 8 | $67,849 | $32.51 | $2,600.80 |
| Step 9 | $69,683 | $33.39 | $2,671.20 |
| Step 10 | $71,517 | $34.27 | $2,741.60 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI locality | 27.62% |
| Adjusted annual | $62,347 |
| Per month | $5,196 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,389.60 |
| Hourly | $29.87 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-8 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
For 2026, GS-7 in Minneapolis-St. Paul ranges from $55,012 at the first step to $71,517 at the top step, with $62,347 near the middle.
How is Minneapolis-St. Paul locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.