diff --git a/salt/salt/python.sls b/salt/salt/python.sls
index 76cb8e4..f156993 100644
--- a/salt/salt/python.sls
+++ b/salt/salt/python.sls
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ venv-setup:
 psycopg2-deps:
   pkg.installed:
     - pkgs:
+      - gcc
       - libpq-dev
       - python{{ python_version }}-dev