GS-3 Pay — Minneapolis-St. Paul (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $35,361 | $16.94 | $1,355.20 |
| Step 2 | $36,540 | $17.51 | $1,400.80 |
| Step 3 | $37,719 | $18.07 | $1,445.60 |
| Step 4 | $38,899 | $18.64 | $1,491.20 |
| Step 5 | $40,078 | $19.20 | $1,536.00 |
| Step 6 | $41,257 | $19.77 | $1,581.60 |
| Step 7 | $42,436 | $20.33 | $1,626.40 |
| Step 8 | $43,615 | $20.90 | $1,672.00 |
| Step 9 | $44,795 | $21.46 | $1,716.80 |
| Step 10 | $45,974 | $22.03 | $1,762.40 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI locality | 27.62% |
| Adjusted annual | $40,078 |
| Per month | $3,340 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,536.00 |
| Hourly | $19.20 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-4 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
For 2026, GS-3 in Minneapolis-St. Paul ranges from $35,361 at the first step to $45,974 at the top step, with $40,078 near the middle.
How is Minneapolis-St. Paul locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.