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

Job-title file

Mechanical Engineering

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

25 employees hold this title in Department of State. Median total compensation for the role is $167,276, above the department median of $133,692.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $4.1M
Role median: $167,276
Agency median: $133,692
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$121,894$191,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 25 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

Mechanical Engineering pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Mechanical Engineers — about 296,810 people — is $104,110. Department of State pays a median base salary of $167,276 for this role, 61% 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

$73,990

$84,130

$104,110

$132,590

$164,340

Department of State median · $167,276

The bar is the range of annual wages for Mechanical Engineers 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 $167,276, 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)

Mechanical Engineering is held in 24 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of State, the median of $167,276 ranks #4 of 24.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 2

Department of Housing and Urban Developm

$182,380 · 2

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$181,216 · 18

National Transportation Safety Board

$167,276 · 7

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$162,629 · 1

Department of Commerce

$162,378 · 156

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$157,982 · 1

Department of Veterans Affairs

$149,835 · 13

Government Printing Office

$149,422 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$148,245 · 56

Department of Treasury

$144,055 · 7

Consumer Product Safety Commission

$141,557 · 24

Median total compensation for the Mechanical Engineering 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

Page 1

Daniel Brockway

Mechanical Engineering/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: Thousand Oaks
Work county: Ventura
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063860111
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Brockway holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Thousand Oaks, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Joseph Cafferata

Mechanical Engineering/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 county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Cafferata works as a Mechanical Engineering for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Joseph earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Jennifer Faupel

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Faupel works as a Mechanical Engineering for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jennifer earned $181,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Jonathan Kosobucki

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jonathan Kosobucki holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,216. Their pay grade is 14.

Anthony Pellegrino

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Anthony Pellegrino serves as a Mechanical Engineering based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Willie Rhodes

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Willie Rhodes works as a Mechanical Engineering for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Willie earned $181,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Terry Steele

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Terry Steele holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,216. Their pay grade is 14.

Chuck Hosn

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Chuck Hosn holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $176,570. Their pay grade is 14.

Bose Thomas

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bose Thomas is a Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $176,570. They are classified at grade 14.

Jeffrey Gunlicks

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeffrey Gunlicks works as a Mechanical Engineering for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jeffrey earned $171,923 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

William Anderson

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

William Anderson works as a Mechanical Engineering for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. William earned $167,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Shelley Brooks

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shelley Brooks is a Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Regina Leach

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Regina Leach is a Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Stefana Petrova-Bowens

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stefana Petrova-Bowens works as a Mechanical Engineering for Department of State based in Arlington, Virginia. Stefana earned $167,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Sophia Kurtsman

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sophia Kurtsman is a Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Early

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rosslyn
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512128013
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Early works as a Mechanical Engineering for Department of State based in Rosslyn, Virginia. Michael earned $162,629 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Olayinka Adeoye

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$157,982

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $157,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,982
Pay grade: 14
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,982
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510000013
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Olayinka Adeoye holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $157,982. Their pay grade is 14.

Ilias Spyrou

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$157,982

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $157,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,982
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,982
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ilias Spyrou works as a Mechanical Engineering for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Ilias earned $157,982 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Nicholas Camp

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nicholas Camp is a Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Chad Crosbie

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rosslyn
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512128013
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Chad Crosbie is a Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Rosslyn, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Glenn Spitzer

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Glenn Spitzer is a Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

James Richards

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$144,604

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $144,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,604
Pay grade: 14
Work city: San Antonio
Work county: Bexar
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,604
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486090029
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, James Richards serves as a Mechanical Engineering based in San Antonio, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $144,604. They are classified at grade 14.

Stanley Boduch

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$144,081

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $144,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,081
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portsmouth
Work county: Rockingham
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,081
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330430015
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stanley Boduch is a Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. 2024 total compensation came to $144,081. They are classified at grade 13.

Austin Burrow

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Austin Burrow serves as a Mechanical Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $144,042. They are classified at grade 14.

Naod Mesfin

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
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): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Naod Mesfin serves as a Mechanical Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,894. They are classified at grade 13.