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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.

28 employees hold this title in Department of State. Median total compensation for the role is $176,616, above the department median of $138,024.

Employees
28
Total payroll
$4.8M
Role median
$176,616
Agency median
$138,024
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$132,638$196,120+

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

How total compensation varies among the 28 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 $176,616 for this role, 70% 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 · $176,616

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 $176,616, 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 25 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of State, the median of $176,616 ranks #5 of 25.

Highest-paying departments for this role

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.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of State

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Joseph Cafferata

Mechanical Engineering/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
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$197,200
Agency Code (OPM)
ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
ST00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$151,662
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
19
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

Joseph Cafferata works as a Mechanical Engineering for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Joseph earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Daniel Brockway

Mechanical Engineering/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 state
Virginia
Middle name
M

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
510000013
Duty Station State
VA
Length of Service (Years)
11
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

Daniel Brockway holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Jennifer Faupel

Mechanical Engineering/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
L

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)
10
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

Jennifer Faupel works as a Mechanical Engineering for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jennifer earned $187,093 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Anthony Pellegrino

Mechanical Engineering/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
Himye

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)
10
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

At Department of State, Anthony Pellegrino serves as a Mechanical Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Ayesha Saeed

Mechanical Engineering/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

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)
20
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

At Department of State, Ayesha Saeed serves as a Mechanical Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Chuck Hosn

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2025 total comp
$185,234
Sub-department
Department of State
Base pay
$185,234
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,234
Pay grade
14
Work city
Arlington
Work state
Virginia
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$185,234
Agency Code (OPM)
ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
ST00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$138,296
Duty Station Code
510100013
Duty Station State
VA
Length of Service (Years)
15
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

Chuck Hosn holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Arlington, Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,234. Their pay grade is 14.

Bose Thomas

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2026 total comp
$182,295
Sub-department
Department of State
Base pay
$182,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$182,295
Pay grade
14
Work state
Virginia
Middle name
M

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
510000013
Duty Station State
VA
Length of Service (Years)
20
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

Bose Thomas is a Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $182,295. They are classified at grade 14.

Jonathan Kosobucki

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp
$182,216
Sub-department
Department of State
Base pay
$181,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$182,216
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
Paul

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$181,216
Agency Code (OPM)
ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
ST00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$135,987
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

Jonathan Kosobucki holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,216. Their pay grade is 14.

Terry Steele

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp
$182,216
Sub-department
Department of State
Base pay
$181,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$182,216
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$181,216
Agency Code (OPM)
ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
ST00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$135,987
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
33
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

Terry Steele holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,216. Their pay grade is 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 state
District of Columbia
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$181,216
Agency Code (OPM)
ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
ST00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$135,987
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
23
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

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.

Shelley Brooks

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2026 total comp
$177,497
Sub-department
Department of State
Base pay
$177,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$177,497
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$177,497
Agency Code (OPM)
ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
ST00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$132,520
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
12
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

Shelley Brooks is a Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $177,497. They are classified at grade 14.

Sophia Kurtsman

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2026 total comp
$177,497
Sub-department
Department of State
Base pay
$177,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$177,497
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$177,497
Agency Code (OPM)
ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
ST00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$132,520
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
12
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

Sophia Kurtsman is a Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $177,497. They are classified at grade 14.

Regina Leach

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2026 total comp
$177,497
Sub-department
Department of State
Base pay
$177,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$177,497
Pay grade
14
Work city
Arlington
Work state
Virginia
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$177,497
Agency Code (OPM)
ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
ST00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$132,520
Duty Station Code
510100013
Duty Station State
VA
Length of Service (Years)
12
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

Regina Leach is a Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Arlington, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $177,497. They are classified at grade 14.

Stefana Petrovabowens

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2026 total comp
$177,497
Sub-department
Department of State
Base pay
$177,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$177,497
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$177,497
Agency Code (OPM)
ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
ST00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$132,520
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
11
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

At Department of State, Stefana Petrovabowens serves as a Mechanical Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $177,497. They are classified at grade 14.

Jeffrey Gunlicks

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2025 total comp
$175,735
Sub-department
Department of State
Base pay
$175,735
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,735
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$175,735
Agency Code (OPM)
ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
ST00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$131,204
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
12
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

Jeffrey Gunlicks works as a Mechanical Engineering for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jeffrey earned $175,735 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Stefana Petrova-Bowens

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2025 total comp
$175,735
Sub-department
Department of State
Base pay
$175,735
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,735
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$175,735
Agency Code (OPM)
ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
ST00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$131,204
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
10
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

Stefana Petrova-Bowens works as a Mechanical Engineering for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Stefana earned $175,735 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

William Anderson

Mechanical Engineering/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
Arlington
Work state
Virginia
Middle name
C

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
510100013
Duty Station State
VA
Length of Service (Years)
22
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

William Anderson works as a Mechanical Engineering for Department of State based in Arlington, Virginia. William earned $172,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Early

Mechanical Engineering/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
Rosslyn
Work state
Virginia
Middle name
Jacoby

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
512128013
Duty Station State
VA
Length of Service (Years)
21
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

Michael Early works as a Mechanical Engineering for Department of State based in Rosslyn, Virginia. Michael earned $172,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

James Richards

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 state
Virginia
Middle name
Lawrence

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$167,276
Agency Code (OPM)
ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
ST00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$125,526
Duty Station Code
510100013
Duty Station State
VA
Length of Service (Years)
9
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

At Department of State, James Richards serves as a Mechanical Engineering based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Nicholas Camp

Mechanical Engineering/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
S

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)
4
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

Nicholas Camp is a Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $163,104. They are classified at grade 14.

Glenn Spitzer

Mechanical Engineering/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 state
Virginia
Middle name
M

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
510000013
Duty Station State
VA
Length of Service (Years)
5
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

Glenn Spitzer is a Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $163,104. They are classified at grade 14.

Chad Crosbie

Mechanical Engineering/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
Rosslyn
Work state
Virginia
Middle name
Edward

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
512128013
Duty Station State
VA
Length of Service (Years)
16
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

Chad Crosbie is a Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Rosslyn, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $163,104. They are classified at grade 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 state
Virginia
Middle name
Adekunbi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$157,982
Agency Code (OPM)
ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
ST00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$118,552
Duty Station Code
510000013
Duty Station State
VA
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

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.

Austin Burrow

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2025 total comp
$156,737
Sub-department
Department of State
Base pay
$156,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,737
Pay grade
14
Work state
Virginia
Middle name
Bradford

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$156,737
Agency Code (OPM)
ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
ST00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$117,020
Duty Station Code
510000013
Duty Station State
VA
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

At Department of State, Austin Burrow serves as a Mechanical Engineering based in Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,737. They are classified at grade 14.

Ilias Spyrou

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2026 total comp
$153,712
Sub-department
Department of State
Base pay
$153,712
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,712
Pay grade
14
Work city
Doha
Work state
No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$153,712
Agency Code (OPM)
ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
ST00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$125,356
Duty Station Code
QA1000000
Duty Station State
NDR
Length of Service (Years)
9
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

Ilias Spyrou works as a Mechanical Engineering for Department of State based in Doha, No Data Reported. Ilias earned $153,712 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Ina Stroman

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp
$149,689
Sub-department
Department of State
Base pay
$148,689
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,689
Pay grade
14
Work city
Arlington
Work state
Virginia
Middle name
Yun

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$148,689
Agency Code (OPM)
ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
ST00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$111,578
Duty Station Code
510100013
Duty Station State
VA
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

Ina Stroman works as a Mechanical Engineering for Department of State based in Arlington, Virginia. Ina earned $149,689 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Stanley Boduch

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2026 total comp
$148,678
Sub-department
Department of State
Base pay
$148,678
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,678
Pay grade
13
Work city
Portsmouth
Work state
New Hampshire
Middle name
Joseph

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$148,678
Agency Code (OPM)
ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
ST00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$112,142
Duty Station Code
330430015
Duty Station State
NH
Length of Service (Years)
18
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

Stanley Boduch is a Mechanical Engineering at Department of State based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. 2026 total compensation came to $148,678. They are classified at grade 13.

Naod Mesfin

Mechanical Engineering/Department of State

2025 total comp
$132,638
Sub-department
Department of State
Base pay
$132,638
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,638
Pay grade
13
Work city
Rosslyn
Work state
Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$132,638
Agency Code (OPM)
ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
ST00
Basic Pay (before locality)
$99,028
Duty Station Code
512128013
Duty Station State
VA
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
0830

At Department of State, Naod Mesfin serves as a Mechanical Engineering based in Rosslyn, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,638. They are classified at grade 13.