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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Marquis Dones

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$42,151

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $42,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,151
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Miami
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $42,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Marquis Dones serves as a Passport and Visa Examining based in Miami, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $42,151. They are classified at grade 05.

Harry Newhart

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$41,260

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $41,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,260
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Honolulu
Work county: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,260
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Harry Newhart works as a Passport and Visa Examining for Department of State based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Harry earned $41,260 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Shannon Comtois

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$40,305

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $40,305
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,305
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Saint Albans
Work county: Franklin
Work state: Vermont

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,305
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 500590011
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shannon Comtois is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Saint Albans, Vermont. 2024 total compensation came to $40,305. They are classified at grade 05.

Brian Emery

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$40,305

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $40,305
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,305
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Saint Albans
Work county: Franklin
Work state: Vermont

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,305
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 500590011
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Emery holds the role of Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Saint Albans, Vermont. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,305. Their pay grade is 05.

Michael Ludovici

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$40,288

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $40,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,288
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Tucson
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,288
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040530019
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Ludovici works as a Passport and Visa Examining for Department of State based in Tucson, Arizona. Michael earned $40,288 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Alpha Nganga

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$40,288

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $40,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,288
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Tucson
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,288
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040530019
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alpha Nganga is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Tucson, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $40,288. They are classified at grade 05.

Sammie Harry

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$40,288

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $40,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,288
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Tucson
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,288
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040530019
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Sammie Harry serves as a Passport and Visa Examining based in Tucson, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,288. They are classified at grade 05.

Manuel Ortiz

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$40,288

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $40,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,288
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Tucson
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,288
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040530019
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Manuel Ortiz is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Tucson, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $40,288. They are classified at grade 05.

Fausto Orantes

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$40,288

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $40,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,288
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Tucson
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,288
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040530019
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Fausto Orantes serves as a Passport and Visa Examining based in Tucson, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,288. They are classified at grade 05.

Martha Redondo

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$40,288

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $40,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,288
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Tucson
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,288
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040530019
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Martha Redondo works as a Passport and Visa Examining for Department of State based in Tucson, Arizona. Martha earned $40,288 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Rodriguez Texidor

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$40,288

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $40,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,288
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Tucson
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,288
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040530019
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rodriguez Texidor holds the role of Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Tucson, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,288. Their pay grade is 05.

Germaine Moore

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Germaine Moore is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in New Orleans, Louisiana. 2024 total compensation came to $39,576. They are classified at grade 05.

Leslie Ruth

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Leslie Ruth is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in New Orleans, Louisiana. 2024 total compensation came to $39,576. They are classified at grade 05.

Semaj Riley

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Semaj Riley serves as a Passport and Visa Examining based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,576. They are classified at grade 05.

Deanna Pinckney

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Deanna Pinckney holds the role of Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,576. Their pay grade is 05.

Teneshia White

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Charleston
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Teneshia White holds the role of Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Charleston, South Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,576. Their pay grade is 05.

Nkeng Asong

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nkeng Asong is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in New Orleans, Louisiana. 2024 total compensation came to $39,576. They are classified at grade 05.

Latonia Coverson

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Latonia Coverson holds the role of Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,576. Their pay grade is 05.

Jerroid Dillingham

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Jerroid Dillingham serves as a Passport and Visa Examining based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,576. They are classified at grade 05.

Shaheedah Ellis

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shaheedah Ellis holds the role of Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,576. Their pay grade is 05.

Darcy Fielder

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Darcy Fielder holds the role of Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,576. Their pay grade is 05.

Latonya Fruge-Robinson

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Latonya Fruge-Robinson holds the role of Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,576. Their pay grade is 05.

Darlene King

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Charleston
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Darlene King holds the role of Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Charleston, South Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,576. Their pay grade is 05.

Vivian Moore

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Vivian Moore holds the role of Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,576. Their pay grade is 05.

Fredrick Williams

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Fredrick Williams serves as a Passport and Visa Examining based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,576. They are classified at grade 05.

Kearia Lyons

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: New Orleans
Work county: Orleans
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kearia Lyons works as a Passport and Visa Examining for Department of State based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Kearia earned $39,576 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Gabrielle Wright

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$39,576

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $39,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,576
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Charleston
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gabrielle Wright works as a Passport and Visa Examining for Department of State based in Charleston, South Carolina. Gabrielle earned $39,576 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.