U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of State / General Arts and Information

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General Arts and Information at Department of State, U.S. Federal Government

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

22 employees hold this title in Department of State. Median total compensation for the role is $156,954, above the department median of $138,024.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $3.4M
Role median: $156,954
Agency median: $138,024
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$95,878$196,360+

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How total compensation varies among the 22 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.

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

General Arts and Information is held in 57 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of State, the median of $156,954 ranks #20 of 57.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Securities and Exchange Commission

$207,573 · 13

Office of Administration

$197,200 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$196,825 · 2

Nat Foundation on Arts and Humanities

$187,070 · 2

Office of the United States Trade Representative

$183,372 · 2

Federal Trade Commission

$181,416 · 15

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

$177,497 · 9

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

$177,261 · 6

Department of Housing and Urban Development

$173,700 · 11

Federal Reserve System

$170,963 · 6

National Transportation Safety Board

$169,678 · 1

Office of the Nat Cyber Director

$169,432 · 1

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

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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
Equal Employment Opportunity 23
Financial Administration and Program 262
Fire Protection and Prevention 22
Foreign Affairs 3,382
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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Jason Katz

General Arts and Information/Department of State

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001

At Department of State, Jason Katz serves as a General Arts and Information based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Tobin Tracey

General Arts and Information/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: Neal

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): 1001

At Department of State, Tobin Tracey serves as a General Arts and Information based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Megan Beyer

General Arts and Information/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: Carroll

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001

Megan Beyer holds the role of General Arts and Information at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Sally Shepardson

General Arts and Information/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: Ann

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): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001

At Department of State, Sally Shepardson serves as a General Arts and Information based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Laura Larrimore

General Arts and Information/Department of State

2026 total comp

$183,045

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,045
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Lilly

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): 1001

Laura Larrimore is a General Arts and Information at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $183,045. They are classified at grade 14.

Ronald Depas

General Arts and Information/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: Dale

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): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001

At Department of State, Ronald Depas serves as a General Arts and Information based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $172,700. They are classified at grade 14.

Lauren Fischer

General Arts and Information/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: Krizner

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): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001

Lauren Fischer holds the role of General Arts and Information at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,700. Their pay grade is 14.

Eric Jones

General Arts and Information/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: Morris

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): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001

Eric Jones works as a General Arts and Information for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Eric earned $172,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Lawrence Keller

General Arts and Information/Department of State

2025 total comp

$166,536

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $166,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,536
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,236
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $124,112
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001

Lawrence Keller holds the role of General Arts and Information at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,536. Their pay grade is 14.

Maxine Moore

General Arts and Information/Department of State

2026 total comp

$163,104

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,104
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Lynette Naawu

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001

Maxine Moore is a General Arts and Information at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $163,104. They are classified at grade 14.

Breann Hollinger

General Arts and Information/Department of State

2024 total comp

$158,754

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $158,754
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,754
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Oakland
Work state: California
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,754
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Duty Station Code: 062480001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001

At Department of State, Breann Hollinger serves as a General Arts and Information based in Oakland, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $158,754. They are classified at grade 13.

Marek Rewers

General Arts and Information/Department of State

2024 total comp

$155,154

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,154
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Cezary

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001

Marek Rewers works as a General Arts and Information for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Marek earned $155,154 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jeffrey Fairbanks

General Arts and Information/Department of State

2026 total comp

$146,143

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001

At Department of State, Jeffrey Fairbanks serves as a General Arts and Information based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,143. They are classified at grade 13.

Lauren Hall

General Arts and Information/Department of State

2026 total comp

$146,143

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001

Lauren Hall holds the role of General Arts and Information at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,143. Their pay grade is 13.

Afua Riverson

General Arts and Information/Department of State

2026 total comp

$142,084

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $142,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,084
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,084
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001

Afua Riverson is a General Arts and Information at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $142,084. They are classified at grade 13.

Jeffrey Meyer

General Arts and Information/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: Todd

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): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001

Jeffrey Meyer is a General Arts and Information at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $133,964. They are classified at grade 13.

Robert Epps

General Arts and Information/Department of State

2026 total comp

$133,142

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,142
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001

Robert Epps works as a General Arts and Information for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Robert earned $133,142 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

George Brown

General Arts and Information/Department of State

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001

At Department of State, George Brown serves as a General Arts and Information based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Andrew Katz

General Arts and Information/Department of State

2024 total comp

$125,535

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $125,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,535
Pay grade: 13
Work city: New York - New York
Work state: New York
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,535
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001

Andrew Katz works as a General Arts and Information for Department of State based in New York - New York, New York. Andrew earned $125,535 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Tasheika Box

General Arts and Information/Department of State

2024 total comp

$113,175

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $112,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,175
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,425
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001

Tasheika Box is a General Arts and Information at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $113,175. They are classified at grade 12.

Bradley Scott

General Arts and Information/Department of State

2026 total comp

$112,657

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $112,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,657
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,657
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,110
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001

Bradley Scott holds the role of General Arts and Information at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,657. Their pay grade is 12.

Maria Eliades

General Arts and Information/Department of State

2025 total comp

$95,878

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $95,878
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,878
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Anastasia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,878
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $71,583
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1001

Maria Eliades holds the role of General Arts and Information at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,878. Their pay grade is 11.