GS-10 Pay — Minneapolis-St. Paul (2026)
This page shows GS-10 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-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $74,101 | $35.51 | $2,840.80 |
| Step 2 | $76,571 | $36.69 | $2,935.20 |
| Step 3 | $79,040 | $37.87 | $3,029.60 |
| Step 4 | $81,510 | $39.06 | $3,124.80 |
| Step 5 | $83,979 | $40.24 | $3,219.20 |
| Step 6 | $86,449 | $41.42 | $3,313.60 |
| Step 7 | $88,918 | $42.61 | $3,408.80 |
| Step 8 | $91,387 | $43.79 | $3,503.20 |
| Step 9 | $93,857 | $44.97 | $3,597.60 |
| Step 10 | $96,326 | $46.16 | $3,692.80 |
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) | $65,804 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI locality | 27.62% |
| Adjusted annual | $83,979 |
| Per month | $6,998 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,219.20 |
| Hourly | $40.24 |
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-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-11 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
For 2026, GS-10 in Minneapolis-St. Paul ranges from $74,101 at the first step to $96,326 at the top step, with $83,979 near the middle.
How is Minneapolis-St. Paul locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 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-10 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.