U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of State / Foreign Affairs

Job-title file

Foreign Affairs

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

2,824 employees hold this title in Department of State. Median total compensation for the role is $153,336, above the department median of $133,692.

Employees: 2,824
Total payroll: $416.5M
Role median: $153,336
Agency median: $133,692
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$204,000+

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

How total compensation varies among the 2,824 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.

Compare departments

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

Foreign Affairs is held in 8 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of State, the median of $153,336 ranks #6 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Inter Bound and Water Community U.S. Section

$191,900 · 2

Department of Homeland Security

$185,824 · 5

Department of Transportation

$181,542 · 69

International Joint Cmsn: U.S. & Canada

$180,000 · 3

Department of Commerce

$157,982 · 21

U.S. Agency for International Development

$121,894 · 81

Department of Energy

$0 · 158

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Sean Southerland

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sean Southerland is a Foreign Affairs at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.

Ava Tavrazich

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Ava Tavrazich serves as a Foreign Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.

Jackson Thornton

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jackson Thornton is a Foreign Affairs at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.

Isabel Udell

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Isabel Udell holds the role of Foreign Affairs at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,200. Their pay grade is 12.

Edwin Valasquez

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Edwin Valasquez holds the role of Foreign Affairs at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,200. Their pay grade is 12.

Madeline Vars

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Madeline Vars serves as a Foreign Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.

Mashawna Vernon

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Mashawna Vernon serves as a Foreign Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.

Katherine Westmoreland

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katherine Westmoreland holds the role of Foreign Affairs at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,200. Their pay grade is 12.

Tristan Williamson

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tristan Williamson holds the role of Foreign Affairs at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,200. Their pay grade is 12.

Andrew Zonderman

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Andrew Zonderman serves as a Foreign Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.

Tatum West

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Tatum West serves as a Foreign Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.

Molly Wagner

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$98,056

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $96,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,056
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,556
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Molly Wagner serves as a Foreign Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,056. They are classified at grade 11.

Audrey Fritz

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$96,556

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $96,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,556
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,556
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Audrey Fritz works as a Foreign Affairs for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Audrey earned $96,556 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Payge Jennings

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$96,556

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $96,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,556
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,556
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Payge Jennings is a Foreign Affairs at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $96,556. They are classified at grade 11.

Fatima Quiroz

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$93,976

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $93,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,976
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Mexico City
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,976
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: Mexico
Duty Station Code: MX5300000
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Fatima Quiroz serves as a Foreign Affairs based in Mexico City, No Data Reported. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,976. They are classified at grade 12.

Paul Mckinney

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Paul Mckinney works as a Foreign Affairs for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Paul earned $93,798 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.