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 $25,000 in 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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Tiffany WilliamsMay be multiple

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$86,893

Sub-department: Department of State
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,893
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tiffany Williams appears in Department of State payroll as a Passport and Visa Examining, with $86,893 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Maritza Vanatta

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$86,893

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $86,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,893
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,893
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Maritza Vanatta serves as a Passport and Visa Examining based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,893. They are classified at grade 11.

Robert Cook

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$86,701

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $86,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,701
Pay grade: 11
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,701
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480000113
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Cook is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $86,701. They are classified at grade 11.

Anjum Dean

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$86,701

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $86,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,701
Pay grade: 11
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,701
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480000113
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anjum Dean holds the role of Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,701. Their pay grade is 11.

Taeler Leon

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$86,701

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $86,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,701
Pay grade: 11
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,701
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480000113
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Taeler Leon is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $86,701. They are classified at grade 11.

Tonya Pattison

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$86,701

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $86,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,701
Pay grade: 11
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,701
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480000113
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Tonya Pattison serves as a Passport and Visa Examining based in Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,701. They are classified at grade 11.

Aaron Brown

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$86,658

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $86,658
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,658
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,658
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Aaron Brown holds the role of Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Seattle, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,658. Their pay grade is 11.

Marilyn Staats

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$86,646

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $86,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,646
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,646
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,020
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Marilyn Staats serves as a Passport and Visa Examining based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,646. They are classified at grade 09.

John Avelar

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$86,566

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $84,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,566
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Los Angeles
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,366
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Avelar holds the role of Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,566. Their pay grade is 11.

Sera Della

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$86,522

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $85,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,522
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,522
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sera Della is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $86,522. They are classified at grade 11.

Yvette Leonard

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$86,466

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $86,166
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,466
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Tucson
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,166
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040530019
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Yvette Leonard is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Tucson, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $86,466. They are classified at grade 11.

Aisha Cade

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$86,459

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $86,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,459
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,459
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Aisha Cade is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Houston, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $86,459. They are classified at grade 11.

Yesenia Cohete

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$86,459

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $86,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,459
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,459
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Yesenia Cohete works as a Passport and Visa Examining for Department of State based in Houston, Texas. Yesenia earned $86,459 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Dang Nguyen

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$86,393

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $86,393
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,393
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,393
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dang Nguyen is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Chicago, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $86,393. They are classified at grade 11.

Jennifer Dardas

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$86,242

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $86,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,242
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Dardas is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Denver, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $86,242. They are classified at grade 11.

Scott Hotaling

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$86,202

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $86,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,202
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Saint Albans
Work county: Franklin
Work state: Vermont

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,202
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 500590011
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Scott Hotaling serves as a Passport and Visa Examining based in Saint Albans, Vermont. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,202. They are classified at grade 11.

Lanita Price

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$86,166

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $86,166
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,166
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Tucson
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,166
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040530019
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Lanita Price serves as a Passport and Visa Examining based in Tucson, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,166. They are classified at grade 11.

Christopher Brooks

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$86,042

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $86,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,042
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Brooks is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Denver, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $86,042. They are classified at grade 11.

Geordan Einspahr-Williams

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$86,042

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $86,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,042
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Geordan Einspahr-Williams serves as a Passport and Visa Examining based in Denver, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,042. They are classified at grade 11.

Yevgeniy Leokumovich

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$86,042

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $86,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,042
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Yevgeniy Leokumovich is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Denver, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $86,042. They are classified at grade 11.

Qi Michalski

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$85,992

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $85,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,992
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Tashkent
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,992
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: Uzbekistan
Duty Station Code: UZ8000000
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Qi Michalski works as a Passport and Visa Examining for Department of State based in Tashkent, No Data Reported. Qi earned $85,992 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Debra Ezekiel

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$85,986

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $85,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,986
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Stamford
Work county: Western Connecticut Planning Region
Work state: Connecticut

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,236
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 090700190
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Debra Ezekiel holds the role of Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Stamford, Connecticut. In 2024, their total compensation was $85,986. Their pay grade is 11.

Shauna Mason

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$85,986

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $85,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,986
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Stamford
Work county: Western Connecticut Planning Region
Work state: Connecticut

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,236
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 090700190
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shauna Mason works as a Passport and Visa Examining for Department of State based in Stamford, Connecticut. Shauna earned $85,986 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.