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

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History

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

45 employees hold this title in Department of State. Median total compensation for the role is $145,489, above the department median of $133,692.

Employees: 45
Total payroll: $6.6M
Role median: $145,489
Agency median: $133,692
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$82,764$191,362+

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

How total compensation varies among the 45 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)

History is held in 21 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of State, the median of $145,489 ranks #9 of 21.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$252,500 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$199,203 · 1

Department of Housing and Urban Developm

$171,923 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$167,276 · 7

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$159,434 · 3

Department of Justice

$153,336 · 7

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$153,336 · 5

Commission of Fine Arts

$150,922 · 1

Department of Transportation

$144,409 · 6

Department of Homeland Security

$140,713 · 7

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

$137,624 · 3

Department of Veterans Affairs

$137,624 · 7

Median total compensation for the History 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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Matthew Regan

History/Department of State

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Regan holds the role of History at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,557. Their pay grade is 13.

Alexander Poster

History/Department of State

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alexander Poster holds the role of History at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,557. Their pay grade is 13.

Elizabeth Charles

History/Department of State

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Elizabeth Charles serves as a History based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,557. They are classified at grade 13.

Laura Kolar

History/Department of State

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Laura Kolar serves as a History based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,557. They are classified at grade 13.

Paul Pitman

History/Department of State

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Paul Pitman holds the role of History at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,557. Their pay grade is 13.

Seth Rotramel

History/Department of State

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Seth Rotramel is a History at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $141,557. They are classified at grade 13.

Daniel Rubin

History/Department of State

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Rubin is a History at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $141,557. They are classified at grade 13.

Richard Hulver

History/Department of State

2024 total comp

$139,395

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,395
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Hulver works as a History for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Richard earned $139,395 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Margaret Ball

History/Department of State

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Margaret Ball serves as a History based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,624. They are classified at grade 13.

Kerry Hite

History/Department of State

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0170
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kerry Hite holds the role of History at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,624. Their pay grade is 13.