U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of State / Equal Employment Opportunity

Job-title file

Equal Employment Opportunity at Department of State, U.S. Federal Government

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

23 employees hold this title in Department of State. Median total compensation for the role is $158,306, above the department median of $138,024.

Employees: 23
Total payroll: $3.7M
Role median: $158,306
Agency median: $138,024
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$129,759$205,499+

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

How total compensation varies among the 23 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

Equal Employment Opportunity pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Compliance Officers — about 417,070 people — is $80,730. Department of State pays a median base salary of $158,306 for this role, 96% 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

$48,220

$61,280

$80,730

$109,010

$133,720

Department of State median · $158,306

The bar is the range of annual wages for Compliance Officers 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 $158,306, 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)

Equal Employment Opportunity is held in 59 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of State, the median of $158,306 ranks #21 of 59.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$264,350 · 2

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$240,532 · 6

Federal Reserve System

$211,875 · 2

Federal Maritime Commission

$197,200 · 1

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$194,347 · 12

Merit Systems Protection Board

$193,551 · 1

Securities and Exchange Commission

$190,007 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$185,606 · 8

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

$182,295 · 1

National Science Foundation

$175,735 · 8

United States International Trade Commission

$170,985 · 3

Election Assistance Commission

$168,402 · 1

Median total compensation for the Equal Employment Opportunity 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
Civil Engineering 19
Contracting 332
Data Science Series 36
Distribution Facilities & Storage Management 20
Economist 18
Electrical Engineering 22
Emergency Management Specialist 48
Engineering Technical 22
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

Page 1

Heather Olowski

Equal Employment Opportunity/Department of State

2026 total comp

$206,912

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $206,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $206,912
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $206,912
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $206,912
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

Heather Olowski works as a Equal Employment Opportunity for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Heather earned $206,912 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Gregory Smith

Equal Employment Opportunity/Department of State

2024 total comp

$203,700

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $203,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,700
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $203,700
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $203,700
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

Gregory Smith works as a Equal Employment Opportunity for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Gregory earned $203,700 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Paige Williams

Equal Employment Opportunity/Department of State

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

Paige Williams holds the role of Equal Employment Opportunity at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Audrey Dumentat

Equal Employment Opportunity/Department of State

2026 total comp

$190,627

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $190,627
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,627
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Cathedral City
Work state: California
Middle name: Bonita

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,627
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 060612065
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

Audrey Dumentat is a Equal Employment Opportunity at Department of State based in Cathedral City, California. 2026 total compensation came to $190,627. They are classified at grade 14.

Sharon Villarosa

Equal Employment Opportunity/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: E W

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): 48
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

Sharon Villarosa works as a Equal Employment Opportunity for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Sharon earned $187,093 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Erica Solloso

Equal Employment Opportunity/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: B

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): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

Erica Solloso holds the role of Equal Employment Opportunity at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $186,207. Their pay grade is 15.

Rebecca Dockery

Equal Employment Opportunity/Department of State

2026 total comp

$171,281

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $171,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,281
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bogota
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,281
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: CO1500000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

Rebecca Dockery is a Equal Employment Opportunity at Department of State based in Bogota, No Data Reported. 2026 total compensation came to $171,281. They are classified at grade 14.

Arlene Brandon

Equal Employment Opportunity/Department of State

2024 total comp

$169,429

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $169,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,429
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,429
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,142
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

Arlene Brandon is a Equal Employment Opportunity at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $169,429. They are classified at grade 15.

Jeremy Nathan

Equal Employment Opportunity/Department of State

2026 total comp

$167,902

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,902
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

Jeremy Nathan holds the role of Equal Employment Opportunity at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $167,902. Their pay grade is 14.

Vella Mbenna

Equal Employment Opportunity/Department of State

2024 total comp

$158,860

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $158,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,860
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fernandina Beach
Work state: Florida
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,860
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 121010089
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

Vella Mbenna holds the role of Equal Employment Opportunity at Department of State based in Fernandina Beach, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $158,860. Their pay grade is 14.

Ruth Hall

Equal Employment Opportunity/Department of State

2024 total comp

$158,860

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $158,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,860
Pay grade: 14
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Mary

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,860
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 510000540
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

Ruth Hall holds the role of Equal Employment Opportunity at Department of State based in Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $158,860. Their pay grade is 14.

Kip Hurwitz

Equal Employment Opportunity/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: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Alan

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: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

Kip Hurwitz works as a Equal Employment Opportunity for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kip earned $158,306 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Sharon Johnson

Equal Employment Opportunity/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: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

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: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

Sharon Johnson is a Equal Employment Opportunity at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $158,306. They are classified at grade 14.

Brittaney Matthews

Equal Employment Opportunity/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: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

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: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

At Department of State, Brittaney Matthews serves as a Equal Employment Opportunity based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,306. They are classified at grade 14.

Stacy Merriwether

Equal Employment Opportunity/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: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

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: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

At Department of State, Stacy Merriwether serves as a Equal Employment Opportunity based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,306. They are classified at grade 14.

Wendy Herring

Equal Employment Opportunity/Department of State

2025 total comp

$157,255

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $156,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,255
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Cooper

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,755
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

At Department of State, Wendy Herring serves as a Equal Employment Opportunity based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,255. They are classified at grade 13.

Margaret Phillips

Equal Employment Opportunity/Department of State

2025 total comp

$152,987

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $151,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,987
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $151,987
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $113,474
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

Margaret Phillips holds the role of Equal Employment Opportunity at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $152,987. Their pay grade is 14.

Erik Skinner

Equal Employment Opportunity/Department of State

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

Erik Skinner is a Equal Employment Opportunity at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $145,489. They are classified at grade 13.

Traci Goodrich

Equal Employment Opportunity/Department of State

2026 total comp

$138,024

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $138,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,024
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Lauren

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

Traci Goodrich holds the role of Equal Employment Opportunity at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,024. Their pay grade is 13.

Kim Marcelle

Equal Employment Opportunity/Department of State

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

Kim Marcelle holds the role of Equal Employment Opportunity at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,964. Their pay grade is 13.

Warren Gladden

Equal Employment Opportunity/Department of State

2025 total comp

$133,138

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $132,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,138
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,638
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,028
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

Warren Gladden is a Equal Employment Opportunity at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $133,138. They are classified at grade 13.

Claudette Rhone

Equal Employment Opportunity/Department of State

2025 total comp

$132,638

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $132,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,638
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,638
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,028
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

Claudette Rhone holds the role of Equal Employment Opportunity at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,638. Their pay grade is 13.

Michelle Martin

Equal Employment Opportunity/Department of State

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0260

Michelle Martin is a Equal Employment Opportunity at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.