U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of State / Civil Engineering

Job-title file

Civil Engineering

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

19 employees hold this title in Department of State. Median total compensation for the role is $177,497, above the department median of $138,024.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $3.3M
Role median: $177,497
Agency median: $138,024
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$154,586$192,281+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 19 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Civil Engineering pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Civil Engineers — about 367,840 people — is $100,840. Department of State pays a median base salary of $177,497 for this role, 76% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of State sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$68,240

$79,930

$100,840

$129,680

$163,220

Department of State median · $177,497

The bar is the range of annual wages for Civil Engineers across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of State’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of State is $177,497, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Civil Engineering is held in 25 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of State, the median of $177,497 ranks #8 of 25.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Presidio Trust

$209,665 · 4

National Science Foundation

$207,500 · 1

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$187,093 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$185,952 · 28

United States Agency for International Development

$183,216 · 3

Department of Housing and Urban Development

$179,997 · 3

Smithsonian Institution

$179,897 · 4

International Joint Commission United States & Canada

$162,310 · 2

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$158,322 · 1

Department of Veterans Affairs

$154,700 · 17

Department of Energy

$151,545 · 295

Department of Treasury

$151,203 · 1

Median total compensation for the Civil Engineering role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of State

Accounting 125
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 279
Administrative Officer 270
Architecture 62
Audiovisual Production 30
Auditing 83
Budget Analysis 369
Building Management 54
Contracting 332
Data Science Series 36
Distribution Facilities & Storage Management 20
Economist 18
Electrical Engineering 22
Emergency Management Specialist 48
Engineering Technical 22
Equal Employment Opportunity 23
Financial Administration and Program 262
Fire Protection and Prevention 22
Foreign Affairs 3,382
General Arts and Information 22
General Attorney 367
General Business and Industry 81
General Education and Training 152
General Engineering 111
General Physical Science 23
Government Information Specialist 93
Grants Management 101
History 48
Human Resources Management 590
Industrial Hygiene 26
Information Technology Management 1,149
Instructional Systems 30
Interior Design 33
Language Specialist 46
Legal Occupations Student Trainee 22
Logistics Management 69
Management and Program Analysis 1,889
Mechanical Engineering 28
Medical Officer 18
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,417
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 54
Nurse 53
Paralegal Specialist 25
Passport and Visa Examining 2,412
Program Management 166
Public Affairs 297
Public Health Program Specialist 58
Realty 34
Records and Information Management 45
Secretary 94
Security Administration 409
Social Science 21
Social Science Student Trainee 66
Supply Program Management 17
Support Services Administration 165
Telecommunications 38
Traffic Management 65
Training Instruction 284
Writing and Editing 55

Record list

Employees with this title

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John Pitts

Civil Engineering/Department of State

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,330
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810

John Pitts holds the role of Civil Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Andrew Remson

Civil Engineering/Department of State

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810

Andrew Remson holds the role of Civil Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,093. Their pay grade is 14.

David Keller

Civil Engineering/Department of State

2026 total comp

$186,207

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $186,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,207
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,207
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810

At Department of State, David Keller serves as a Civil Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $186,207. They are classified at grade 15.

Rafael Discipulo

Civil Engineering/Department of State

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810

Rafael Discipulo is a Civil Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $185,234. They are classified at grade 14.

Myrna Mills

Civil Engineering/Department of State

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810

Myrna Mills works as a Civil Engineering for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Myrna earned $185,234 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Andy Hu

Civil Engineering/Department of State

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810

At Department of State, Andy Hu serves as a Civil Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,295. They are classified at grade 14.

Xianghui Zhang

Civil Engineering/Department of State

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810

Xianghui Zhang is a Civil Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $182,295. They are classified at grade 14.

Vassilios Magginas

Civil Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$181,316

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,316
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810

At Department of State, Vassilios Magginas serves as a Civil Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,316. They are classified at grade 14.

Steven Dodd

Civil Engineering/Department of State

2026 total comp

$177,497

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Craig

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810

Steven Dodd is a Civil Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $177,497. They are classified at grade 14.

John Dumsick

Civil Engineering/Department of State

2026 total comp

$177,497

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Edward

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810

John Dumsick holds the role of Civil Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $177,497. Their pay grade is 14.

Oludamilola Martins

Civil Engineering/Department of State

2026 total comp

$177,497

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Oluseye

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810

At Department of State, Oludamilola Martins serves as a Civil Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $177,497. They are classified at grade 14.

Shane Maxemow

Civil Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$173,548

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,625
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,548
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810

Shane Maxemow holds the role of Civil Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $173,548. Their pay grade is 14.

Sunghwa Han

Civil Engineering/Department of State

2026 total comp

$172,929

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $172,929
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,929
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Brooklyn
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,929
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 360706047
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810

Sunghwa Han is a Civil Engineering at Department of State based in Brooklyn, New York. 2026 total compensation came to $172,929. They are classified at grade 14.

Noelle Trent

Civil Engineering/Department of State

2026 total comp

$172,700

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810

Noelle Trent holds the role of Civil Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,700. Their pay grade is 14.

Christopher Shoemaker

Civil Engineering/Department of State

2025 total comp

$170,985

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $170,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,985
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $170,985
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,658
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810

Christopher Shoemaker is a Civil Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $170,985. They are classified at grade 14.

Julia Devine

Civil Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$158,857

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $157,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $875
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,857
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,982
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810

Julia Devine is a Civil Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $158,857. They are classified at grade 14.

Scott Turygan

Civil Engineering/Department of State

2026 total comp

$158,306

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $158,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,306
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Daniel

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,306
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810

At Department of State, Scott Turygan serves as a Civil Engineering based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,306. They are classified at grade 14.

David Powers

Civil Engineering/Department of State

2026 total comp

$157,665

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $157,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,665
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Ashland
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Bruce

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,665
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 510110085
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810

David Powers is a Civil Engineering at Department of State based in Ashland, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $157,665. They are classified at grade 14.

Corrie Campbell

Civil Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$154,586

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,586
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810

Corrie Campbell holds the role of Civil Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,586. Their pay grade is 14.