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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Emily Korenak

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Emily Korenak works as a Foreign Affairs for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Emily earned $125,827 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Fiona O'Beirne

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Fiona O'Beirne serves as a Foreign Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,827. They are classified at grade 13.

Ferdaouis Bagga

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Ferdaouis Bagga serves as a Foreign Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,827. They are classified at grade 13.

Timothy Beckler

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$125,650

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $125,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,650
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,650
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,289
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Timothy Beckler serves as a Foreign Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,650. They are classified at grade 12.

Georgeanna Murgatroyd

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$125,650

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $125,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,650
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,650
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,289
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Georgeanna Murgatroyd serves as a Foreign Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,650. They are classified at grade 12.

Charles Robinson

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$125,650

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $125,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,650
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,650
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,289
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Charles Robinson is a Foreign Affairs at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $125,650. They are classified at grade 12.

Rebecca Bock

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$123,894

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rebecca Bock works as a Foreign Affairs for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Rebecca earned $123,894 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Brian Cresswell

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$123,684

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $123,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,684
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Cresswell works as a Foreign Affairs for Department of State based in Houston, Texas. Brian earned $123,684 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Ryan Dudek

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$123,394

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,394
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ryan Dudek is a Foreign Affairs at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $123,394. They are classified at grade 13.

James Berman

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$123,041

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $123,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,041
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,041
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

James Berman holds the role of Foreign Affairs at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,041. Their pay grade is 00.

Donna Brazile

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$123,041

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $123,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,041
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,041
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Donna Brazile works as a Foreign Affairs for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donna earned $123,041 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

James Costos

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$123,041

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $123,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,041
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,041
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

James Costos is a Foreign Affairs at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $123,041. They are classified at grade 00.

William Freeman

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$123,041

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $123,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,041
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,041
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

William Freeman works as a Foreign Affairs for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. William earned $123,041 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Denise Grant

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$123,041

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $123,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,041
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,041
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Denise Grant works as a Foreign Affairs for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Denise earned $123,041 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Jed Katz

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$123,041

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $123,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,041
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,041
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Jed Katz works as a Foreign Affairs for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jed earned $123,041 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Jennifer Lin

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$123,041

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $123,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,041
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,041
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of State, Jennifer Lin serves as a Foreign Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,041. They are classified at grade 00.

Gillian Nash

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$123,041

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $123,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,041
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,041
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of State, Gillian Nash serves as a Foreign Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,041. They are classified at grade 00.

Andrew Olmem

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$123,041

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $123,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,041
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,041
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Andrew Olmem holds the role of Foreign Affairs at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,041. Their pay grade is 00.

David Price

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$123,041

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $123,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,041
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,041
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of State, David Price serves as a Foreign Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,041. They are classified at grade 00.

William Ruger

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$123,041

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $123,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,041
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,041
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

William Ruger works as a Foreign Affairs for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. William earned $123,041 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Carmen Schaye

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$123,041

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $123,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,041
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,041
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Carmen Schaye works as a Foreign Affairs for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Carmen earned $123,041 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Ladner Tincher

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$123,041

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $123,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,041
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,041
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Ladner Tincher holds the role of Foreign Affairs at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,041. Their pay grade is 00.

Michael Trager

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$123,041

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $123,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,041
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,041
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

At Department of State, Michael Trager serves as a Foreign Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,041. They are classified at grade 00.

Grace Meany

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$122,894

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Grace Meany holds the role of Foreign Affairs at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $122,894. Their pay grade is 13.

Kellen Mcclure

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$122,866

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $122,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,866
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Hinesburg
Work county: Chittenden
Work state: Vermont

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,866
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 500246007
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kellen Mcclure works as a Foreign Affairs for Department of State based in Hinesburg, Vermont. Kellen earned $122,866 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Elizabeth Barry

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$122,405

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $122,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,405
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bay Village
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,405
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 390512035
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elizabeth Barry is a Foreign Affairs at Department of State based in Bay Village, Ohio. 2024 total compensation came to $122,405. They are classified at grade 13.