U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of State / Social Science

Job-title file

Social Science

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

16 employees hold this title in Department of State. Median total compensation for the role is $157,983, above the department median of $133,692.

Employees: 16
Total payroll: $2.4M
Role median: $157,983
Agency median: $133,692
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$117,962$180,257+

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

How total compensation varies among the 16 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

Social Science pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other — about 37,100 people — is $101,110. Department of State pays a median base salary of $157,983 for this role, 56% above that figure — about the 89th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of State sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$66,120

$80,860

$101,110

$129,960

$160,300

Department of State median · $157,983

The bar is the range of annual wages for Social Scientists and Related Workers, 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.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of State is $157,983, 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)

Social Science is held in 35 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of State, the median of $157,983 ranks #14 of 35.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$235,663 · 1

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 63

Federal Reserve System

$182,344 · 1

United States International Trade Commission

$180,359 · 2

Smithsonian Institution

$176,570 · 11

Social Security Administration

$167,276 · 25

Fed Retirement Thrift Investment Board

$167,276 · 1

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$164,521 · 1

United States Agency for International Development

$164,178 · 14

Department of Energy

$163,432 · 6

Peace Corps

$163,401 · 1

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

$162,629 · 7

Median total compensation for the Social Science 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

Accounting 108
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 149
Administrative Officer 235
Architecture 56
Audiovisual Production 31
Auditing 55
Budget Analysis 306
Building Management 54
Civil Engineering 17
Contracting 266
Data Science Series 26
Distribution Facilities & Storage Management 19
Economist 16
Electrical Engineering 21
Emergency Management Specialist 48
Engineering Technical 21
Equal Employment Opportunity 19
Financial Administration and Program 224
Fire Protection and Prevention 21
Foreign Affairs 2,824
General Arts and Information 18
General Attorney 325
General Business and Industry 63
General Education and Training 134
General Engineering 106
General Physical Science 20
Government Information Specialist 93
Grants Management 79
History 45
Human Resources Management 500
Industrial Hygiene 23
Information Technology Management 1,025
Instructional Systems 26
Interior Design 31
Language Specialist 41
Legal Occupations Student Trainee 37
Librarian 17
Logistics Management 60
Management and Program Analysis 1,516
Mechanical Engineering 25
Medical Officer 14
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 986
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 60
Nurse 50
Paralegal Specialist 27
Passport and Visa Examining 1,972
Program Management 139
Public Affairs 249
Realty 34
Records and Information Management 35
Secretary 110
Security Administration 375
Social Science Student Trainee 48
Supply Program Management 17
Support Services Administration 140
Telecommunications 57
Traffic Management 60
Training Instruction 263
Writing and Editing 45

Record list

Employees with this title

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David Millar

Social Science/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): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101
Pay Plan (OPM): GG

At Department of State, David Millar serves as a Social Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Rosana Resende

Social Science/Department of State

2024 total comp

$178,020

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,020
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): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101
Pay Plan (OPM): GG

Rosana Resende is a Social Science at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $178,020. They are classified at grade 14.

Apichai Shipper

Social Science/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): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101
Pay Plan (OPM): GG

Apichai Shipper is a Social Science at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $171,923. They are classified at grade 14.

Eric Gettig

Social Science/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): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101
Pay Plan (OPM): GG

Eric Gettig holds the role of Social Science at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,276. Their pay grade is 14.

Aleksandra Nesic

Social Science/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): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101
Pay Plan (OPM): GG

Aleksandra Nesic is a Social Science at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Martin Perschler

Social Science/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): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Martin Perschler is a Social Science at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Timothy Hollifield

Social Science/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: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101
Pay Plan (OPM): GG

Timothy Hollifield holds the role of Social Science at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,629. Their pay grade is 14.

Natalie Donahue

Social Science/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: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Natalie Donahue is a Social Science at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $162,629. They are classified at grade 14.

Catherine Batruni

Social Science/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): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101
Pay Plan (OPM): GG

Catherine Batruni holds the role of Social Science at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,336. Their pay grade is 14.

Joshua Miller

Social Science/Department of State

2024 total comp

$136,572

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $136,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,572
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Dublin
Work county: Franklin
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,572
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 392270049
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joshua Miller works as a Social Science for Department of State based in Dublin, Ohio. Joshua earned $136,572 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Mary Aabye

Social Science/Department of State

2024 total comp

$133,692

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,692
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mary Aabye works as a Social Science for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Mary earned $133,692 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Elizabeth Botkin

Social Science/Department of State

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Elizabeth Botkin serves as a Social Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Michael Ferguson

Social Science/Department of State

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Michael Ferguson serves as a Social Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Elena Barham

Social Science/Department of State

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elena Barham holds the role of Social Science at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,962. Their pay grade is 13.

Kyong Mazzaro

Social Science/Department of State

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kyong Mazzaro works as a Social Science for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kyong earned $117,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Aviral Pathak

Social Science/Department of State

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Aviral Pathak serves as a Social Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $117,962. They are classified at grade 13.