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

Job-title file

Social Work

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

16 employees hold this title in Department of State. Median total compensation for the role is $149,813, above the department median of $138,024.

Employees: 16
Total payroll: $2.4M
Role median: $149,813
Agency median: $138,024
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$124,599$194,168+

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 Work pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Social Workers, All Other — about 62,930 people — is $71,900. Department of State pays a median base salary of $149,813 for this role, 108% 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

$43,620

$51,900

$71,900

$97,040

$115,610

Department of State median · $149,813

The bar is the range of annual wages for Social 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 $149,813, 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 Work is held in 11 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of State, the median of $149,813 ranks #2 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Homeland Security

$163,306 · 3

United States Agency for International Development

$144,042 · 3

Department of Justice

$138,746 · 10

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agy

$138,024 · 1

Peace Corps

$119,675 · 1

Department of Veterans Affairs

$109,031 · 25,349

Department of Health and Human Services

$106,820 · 155

Department of Interior

$102,443 · 65

Armed Forces Retirement Home

$85,883 · 8

Department of Agriculture

$82,240 · 22

Median total compensation for the Social Work 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 125
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 279
Administrative Officer 270
Architecture 62
Audiovisual Production 30
Auditing 83
Budget Analysis 369
Building Management 54
Civil Engineering 19
Contracting 332
Data Science Series 36
Distribution Facilities & Storage Management 20
Economist 18
Electrical Engineering 22
Emergency Management Specialist 48
Engineering Technical 22
Equal Employment Opportunity 23
Financial Administration and Program 262
Fire Protection and Prevention 22
Foreign Affairs 3,382
General Arts and Information 22
General Attorney 367
General Business and Industry 81
General Education and Training 152
General Engineering 111
General Physical Science 23
Government Information Specialist 93
Grants Management 101
History 48
Human Resources Management 590
Industrial Hygiene 26
Information Technology Management 1,149
Instructional Systems 30
Interior Design 33
Language Specialist 46
Legal Occupations Student Trainee 22
Logistics Management 69
Management and Program Analysis 1,889
Mechanical Engineering 28
Medical Officer 18
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,417
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 54
Nurse 53
Paralegal Specialist 25
Passport and Visa Examining 2,412
Program Management 166
Public Affairs 297
Public Health Program Specialist 58
Realty 34
Records and Information Management 45
Secretary 94
Security Administration 409
Social Science 21
Social Science Student Trainee 66
Supply Program Management 17
Support Services Administration 165
Telecommunications 38
Traffic Management 65
Training Instruction 284
Writing and Editing 55

Record list

Employees with this title

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Diane Ryan

Social Work/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: M

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): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185

Diane Ryan holds the role of Social Work at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Chantay White Eley

Social Work/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: Pleshett

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): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185

Chantay White Eley is a Social Work at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Kristen Webb

Social Work/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: E

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): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185

Kristen Webb works as a Social Work for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kristen earned $163,104 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Patricia White

Social Work/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: C

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): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185

Patricia White is a Social Work at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $163,104. They are classified at grade 14.

Paulette Hubbert

Social Work/Department of State

2025 total comp

$156,755

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $156,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,755
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,755
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185

Paulette Hubbert works as a Social Work for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Paulette earned $156,755 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Emili Kuchler

Social Work/Department of State

2026 total comp

$151,533

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $151,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,533
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $151,533
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185

Emili Kuchler works as a Social Work for Department of State based in Seattle, Washington. Emili earned $151,533 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Paulette Baldwin

Social Work/Department of State

2026 total comp

$150,203

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $150,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,203
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,203
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185

Paulette Baldwin holds the role of Social Work at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,203. Their pay grade is 13.

Kristin Scholl

Social Work/Department of State

2026 total comp

$150,203

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $150,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,203
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,203
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185

Kristin Scholl works as a Social Work for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kristin earned $150,203 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Jacqueline Pouncy-Smith

Social Work/Department of State

2024 total comp

$149,422

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $149,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,422
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,422
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185

Jacqueline Pouncy-Smith works as a Social Work for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jacqueline earned $149,422 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Janet Moreth

Social Work/Department of State

2025 total comp

$148,716

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $148,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,716
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,716
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,032
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185

Janet Moreth works as a Social Work for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Janet earned $148,716 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Ross Showalter

Social Work/Department of State

2026 total comp

$142,084

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $142,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,084
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,084
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185

Ross Showalter holds the role of Social Work at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,084. Their pay grade is 13.

Amy Mallorysmith

Social Work/Department of State

2026 total comp

$138,024

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $138,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,024
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185

Amy Mallorysmith works as a Social Work for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Amy earned $138,024 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Amy Mallory-Smith

Social Work/Department of State

2025 total comp

$136,658

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $136,658
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,658
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,658
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,029
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185

Amy Mallory-Smith is a Social Work at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $136,658. They are classified at grade 13.

Abigail Callaway

Social Work/Department of State

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185

Abigail Callaway holds the role of Social Work at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,964. Their pay grade is 13.

Courtney Witkay

Social Work/Department of State

2024 total comp

$125,997

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $125,997
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,997
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Manasquan
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: Maria

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,997
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Duty Station Code: 341800025
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185

Courtney Witkay works as a Social Work for Department of State based in Manasquan, New Jersey. Courtney earned $125,997 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Mark Krist

Social Work/Department of State

2025 total comp

$124,599

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $124,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,599
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,599
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,026
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0185

Mark Krist holds the role of Social Work at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,599. Their pay grade is 13.