U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of State / Technical Writing and Editing

Job-title file

Technical Writing and Editing

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

9 employees hold this title in Department of State. Median total compensation for the role is $137,624, above the department median of $133,692.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $1.2M
Role median: $137,624
Agency median: $133,692
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$99,200$162,535+

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

How total compensation varies among the 9 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.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Technical Writing and Editing is held in 26 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of State, the median of $137,624 ranks #10 of 26.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$243,197 · 2

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$179,057 · 3

General Services Administration

$157,934 · 1

National Science Foundation

$155,067 · 4

Department of Energy

$151,736 · 8

Railroad Retirement Board

$150,075 · 1

Smithsonian Institution

$148,689 · 5

U.S. Agency for International Development

$145,489 · 1

National Transportation Safety Board

$144,042 · 23

Dfc

$134,435 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$134,064 · 150

Department of Labor

$128,164 · 8

Median total compensation for the Technical Writing and Editing 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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Nicholas Kolman-Mandle

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of State

2024 total comp

$163,964

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $163,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,964
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nicholas Kolman-Mandle holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $163,964. Their pay grade is 15.

Christie Milner

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of State

2024 total comp

$155,034

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $155,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,034
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $155,034
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christie Milner works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of State based in Houston, Texas. Christie earned $155,034 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jennifer Hodgson

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of State

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Hodgson holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $145,489. Their pay grade is 13.

Jacqueline Gardy

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of State

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Jacqueline Gardy serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,557. They are classified at grade 13.

John Franklin

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of State

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Franklin is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $137,624. They are classified at grade 13.

Lewis Welshofer

Technical Writing and Editing/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): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lewis Welshofer is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $133,692. They are classified at grade 13.

Thomas Glass

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of State

2024 total comp

$129,776

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $129,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,776
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bangkok
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,776
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: Thailand
Duty Station Code: TH2000000
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Thomas Glass holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Bangkok, No Data Reported. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,776. Their pay grade is 13.

Anthony Newman

Technical Writing and Editing/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): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anthony Newman is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Victoria Peterson

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of State

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Victoria Peterson serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.