U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of State / Passport and Visa Examining

Job-title file

Passport and Visa Examining

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

1,972 employees hold this title in Department of State. Median total compensation for the role is $88,390, below the department median of $133,692.

Employees: 1,972
Total payroll: $168.2M
Role median: $88,390
Agency median: $133,692
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$143,150+

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

How total compensation varies among the 1,972 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

Passport and Visa Examining pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Information and Record Clerks, All Other — about 134,920 people — is $49,500. Department of State pays a median base salary of $88,281 for this role, 78% 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

$33,870

$40,910

$49,500

$59,970

$71,420

Department of State median · $88,281

The bar is the range of annual wages for Information and Record Clerks, All Other 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.

Computed over the 1,968 of 1,972 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of State is $88,390, 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)

Passport and Visa Examining is held in 4 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of State, the median of $88,390 ranks #2 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Homeland Security

$105,812 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$84,337 · 3

Dfc

$71,209 · 2

Median total compensation for the Passport and Visa Examining 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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Patricia Shaw

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Charleston
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patricia Shaw is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Charleston, South Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $124,093. They are classified at grade 13.

Jarodd Collins

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Charleston
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jarodd Collins holds the role of Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Charleston, South Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,093. Their pay grade is 13.

Shannon August

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shannon August works as a Passport and Visa Examining for Department of State based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Shannon earned $124,093 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jose Balado

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Juan
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0930000
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jose Balado works as a Passport and Visa Examining for Department of State based in San Juan, No Data Reported. Jose earned $124,093 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Samuel Cargill

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Charleston
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Samuel Cargill serves as a Passport and Visa Examining based in Charleston, South Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,093. They are classified at grade 13.

Diane Williamson

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Charleston
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Diane Williamson works as a Passport and Visa Examining for Department of State based in Charleston, South Carolina. Diane earned $124,093 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Sean Ballentyne

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$124,013

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $123,513
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,013
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,513
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sean Ballentyne is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Seattle, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $124,013. They are classified at grade 13.

Santana Edmonds

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$123,850

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $123,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,850
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,850
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Santana Edmonds is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $123,850. They are classified at grade 13.

Mildred Laracuente-Pena

Passport and Visa Examining/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): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mildred Laracuente-Pena works as a Passport and Visa Examining for Department of State based in Houston, Texas. Mildred earned $123,684 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Daniel Sanders

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$123,505

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $123,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,505
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,230
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Sanders works as a Passport and Visa Examining for Department of State based in Houston, Texas. Daniel earned $123,505 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jalana Boyd

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$123,136

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $123,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,136
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,136
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Jalana Boyd serves as a Passport and Visa Examining based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,136. They are classified at grade 13.

Joseph Gregory

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$122,815

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $122,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,815
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Tucson
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,815
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040530019
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Joseph Gregory serves as a Passport and Visa Examining based in Tucson, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $122,815. They are classified at grade 13.

Sherika Hornes

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$122,594

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,594
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): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sherika Hornes works as a Passport and Visa Examining for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Sherika earned $122,594 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Mailhot

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$122,592

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $122,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,592
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Stamford
Work county: Western Connecticut Planning Region
Work state: Connecticut

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,592
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 090700190
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Mailhot is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Stamford, Connecticut. 2024 total compensation came to $122,592. They are classified at grade 12.

Christopher Minishi

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$122,592

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $122,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,592
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Stamford
Work county: Western Connecticut Planning Region
Work state: Connecticut

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,592
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 090700190
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Minishi works as a Passport and Visa Examining for Department of State based in Stamford, Connecticut. Christopher earned $122,592 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Daniel Hoag

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$122,343

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $122,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,343
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,343
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Hoag works as a Passport and Visa Examining for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Daniel earned $122,343 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Alfreda Dantzler

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$122,343

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $122,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,343
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,343
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 44
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alfreda Dantzler is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $122,343. They are classified at grade 12.

Christine Hart

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$121,959

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $121,159
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,959
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Portsmouth
Work county: Rockingham
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,159
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330430015
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christine Hart is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. 2024 total compensation came to $121,959. They are classified at grade 12.

Curtis Barrois

Passport and Visa Examining/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): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Curtis Barrois holds the role of Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,894. Their pay grade is 13.

Ivy Summers

Passport and Visa Examining/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): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ivy Summers is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $121,894. They are classified at grade 13.