GS-8 Pay — Minneapolis-St. Paul (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $60,923 | $29.19 | $2,335.20 |
| Step 2 | $62,954 | $30.16 | $2,412.80 |
| Step 3 | $64,984 | $31.14 | $2,491.20 |
| Step 4 | $67,015 | $32.11 | $2,568.80 |
| Step 5 | $69,045 | $33.08 | $2,646.40 |
| Step 6 | $71,075 | $34.06 | $2,724.80 |
| Step 7 | $73,106 | $35.03 | $2,802.40 |
| Step 8 | $75,136 | $36.00 | $2,880.00 |
| Step 9 | $77,167 | $36.98 | $2,958.40 |
| Step 10 | $79,197 | $37.95 | $3,036.00 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI locality | 27.62% |
| Adjusted annual | $69,045 |
| Per month | $5,754 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,646.40 |
| Hourly | $33.08 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-9 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
For 2026, GS-8 in Minneapolis-St. Paul ranges from $60,923 at the first step to $79,197 at the top step, with $69,045 near the middle.
How is Minneapolis-St. Paul locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.