Average Salary for U.S. Department of State Employees

$98k
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How much does U.S. Department of State pay?

U.S. Department of State pays its employees an average of $97,691 a year. Salaries at U.S. Department of State range from an average of $55,621 to $153,936 a year. U.S. Department of State employees with the job title Foreign Service Officer make the most with an average annual salary of $89,641, while employees with the title Foreign Service Officer make the least with an average annual salary of $89,641.

Are U.S. Department of State employees satisfied with their compensation?

Our Fair Pay score for U.S. Department of State is 3.18. Read reviews from current employees that include compensation and culture insights.

What is the highest salary at U.S. Department of State?

The highest reported salary for an employee at U.S. Department of State is currently $154k / year

U.S. Department of State Reviews

Overall Satisfaction
3.1 out of 5
Ratings
Appreciation
2.9
Company Outlook
4.2
Fair Pay
3.2
Learning and Development
3.2
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Pros: I enjoy my ability to work well in the administration of contracts and the budget.
Cons: My direct manager does not lead well and treats others unfairly.
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Years of Experience

Early Career
19.6%
Mid Career
23.9%
Late Career
32.6%
Experienced
21.7%
This data is based on 46 survey responses.

Gender Breakdown for U.S. Department of State

Male
56.4%
Avg. Salary: $72k - $166k
Female
43.6%
Avg. Salary: $50k - $137k
This data is based on 39 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.

Popular Degrees Held By Employees at U.S. Department of State

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