GS-4 Pay — Minneapolis-St. Paul (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $39,694 | $19.02 | $1,521.60 |
| Step 2 | $41,017 | $19.65 | $1,572.00 |
| Step 3 | $42,340 | $20.29 | $1,623.20 |
| Step 4 | $43,664 | $20.92 | $1,673.60 |
| Step 5 | $44,987 | $21.56 | $1,724.80 |
| Step 6 | $46,311 | $22.19 | $1,775.20 |
| Step 7 | $47,634 | $22.82 | $1,825.60 |
| Step 8 | $48,958 | $23.46 | $1,876.80 |
| Step 9 | $50,281 | $24.09 | $1,927.20 |
| Step 10 | $51,604 | $24.73 | $1,978.40 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI locality | 27.62% |
| Adjusted annual | $44,987 |
| Per month | $3,749 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,724.80 |
| Hourly | $21.56 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-5 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
For 2026, GS-4 in Minneapolis-St. Paul ranges from $39,694 at the first step to $51,604 at the top step, with $44,987 near the middle.
How is Minneapolis-St. Paul locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.