GS-9 Pay — Minneapolis-St. Paul (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $67,290 | $32.24 | $2,579.20 |
| Step 2 | $69,534 | $33.32 | $2,665.60 |
| Step 3 | $71,777 | $34.39 | $2,751.20 |
| Step 4 | $74,021 | $35.47 | $2,837.60 |
| Step 5 | $76,264 | $36.54 | $2,923.20 |
| Step 6 | $78,508 | $37.62 | $3,009.60 |
| Step 7 | $80,752 | $38.69 | $3,095.20 |
| Step 8 | $82,995 | $39.77 | $3,181.60 |
| Step 9 | $85,239 | $40.84 | $3,267.20 |
| Step 10 | $87,482 | $41.92 | $3,353.60 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI locality | 27.62% |
| Adjusted annual | $76,264 |
| Per month | $6,355 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,923.20 |
| Hourly | $36.54 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-10 in Minneapolis-St. Paul
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
For 2026, GS-9 in Minneapolis-St. Paul ranges from $67,290 at the first step to $87,482 at the top step, with $76,264 near the middle.
How is Minneapolis-St. Paul locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.