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

Job-title file

Writing and Editing

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

55 employees hold this title in Department of State. Median total compensation for the role is $176,620, above the department median of $138,024.

Employees: 55
Total payroll: $9.2M
Role median: $176,620
Agency median: $138,024
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$112,657$187,093+

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

How total compensation varies among the 55 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)

Writing and Editing is held in 48 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of State, the median of $176,620 ranks #3 of 48.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$191,289 · 1

Securities and Exchange Commission

$190,001 · 3

Office of the United States Trade Representative

$174,894 · 1

Department of Treasury

$171,065 · 16

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$169,449 · 2

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$157,531 · 50

Federal Trade Commission

$156,755 · 5

Federal Communications Commission

$156,285 · 4

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$154,673 · 3

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$154,599 · 2

National Transportation Safety Board

$153,354 · 3

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

$153,345 · 2

Median total compensation for the 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.

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Zev Karlin- Neumann

Writing and Editing/Department of State

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Zev Karlin- Neumann holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Cynthia Akuetteh

Writing and Editing/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: Helen

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): 47
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Cynthia Akuetteh holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,093. Their pay grade is 14.

Victoria Alvarado

Writing and Editing/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: A

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): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Victoria Alvarado is a Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Mark Carlson

Writing and Editing/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: C

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): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Mark Carlson works as a Writing and Editing for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Mark earned $187,093 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Lisa Gregory

Writing and Editing/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: B

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): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Lisa Gregory is a Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

David Henifin

Writing and Editing/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: Edward

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): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of State, David Henifin serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Jeffrey Jamison

Writing and Editing/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: M

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): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Jeffrey Jamison holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,093. Their pay grade is 14.

Richard Kaminski

Writing and Editing/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: Mark

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): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Richard Kaminski holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,093. Their pay grade is 14.

Philip Kaplan

Writing and Editing/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: Winston

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): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Philip Kaplan is a Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

James Mcverry

Writing and Editing/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: A

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): 43
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

James Mcverry works as a Writing and Editing for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. James earned $187,093 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Margaret Pride

Writing and Editing/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: J

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): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Margaret Pride holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,093. Their pay grade is 14.

Elizabeth Wharton

Writing and Editing/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: S

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): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of State, Elizabeth Wharton serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

H Bemis

Writing and Editing/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: Jonathan

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): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of State, H Bemis serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Douglas Kramer

Writing and Editing/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: R

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): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Douglas Kramer holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,093. Their pay grade is 14.

Vicente Valle

Writing and Editing/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

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): 45
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Vicente Valle holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,093. Their pay grade is 14.

Robert Boehme

Writing and Editing/Department of State

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Robert Boehme holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,234. Their pay grade is 14.

David Morris

Writing and Editing/Department of State

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of State, David Morris serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,234. They are classified at grade 14.

John Rath

Writing and Editing/Department of State

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

John Rath is a Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $185,234. They are classified at grade 14.

Daniel Vernon

Writing and Editing/Department of State

2026 total comp

$183,782

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $183,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,782
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Long Beach
Work state: Washington
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,782
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 531180049
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 53
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of State, Daniel Vernon serves as a Writing and Editing based in Long Beach, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $183,782. They are classified at grade 14.

Charles Hunter

Writing and Editing/Department of State

2026 total comp

$182,790

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $182,790
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,790
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,790
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Charles Hunter works as a Writing and Editing for Department of State based in Chicago, Illinois. Charles earned $182,790 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Joseph Yap

Writing and Editing/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 state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Dean

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Joseph Yap is a Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Brian Bachman

Writing and Editing/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 state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Brian Bachman is a Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Daniel Biers

Writing and Editing/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 state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Daniel Biers works as a Writing and Editing for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Daniel earned $181,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

James Flowers

Writing and Editing/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 state: District of Columbia
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of State, James Flowers serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Greta Morris

Writing and Editing/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 state: District of Columbia
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Greta Morris works as a Writing and Editing for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Greta earned $181,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Margot Sullivan

Writing and Editing/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 state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of State, Margot Sullivan serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Edward White

Writing and Editing/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 state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Anthony

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Edward White holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,216. Their pay grade is 14.

Marc Koehler

Writing and Editing/Department of State

2024 total comp

$176,620

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $176,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,620
Pay grade: 14
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Daniel

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,620
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 080000013
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Marc Koehler holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $176,620. Their pay grade is 14.

Carolyn Alsup

Writing and Editing/Department of State

2026 total comp

$172,915

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $172,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,915
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Patricia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,915
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Carolyn Alsup is a Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2026 total compensation came to $172,915. They are classified at grade 14.

Bianca Menendez

Writing and Editing/Department of State

2026 total comp

$170,736

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $170,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,736
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Cleveland Hts
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $170,736
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 391690035
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Bianca Menendez holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Cleveland Hts, Ohio. In 2026, their total compensation was $170,736. Their pay grade is 14.

John Whittlesey

Writing and Editing/Department of State

2024 total comp

$169,195

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $169,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,195
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Jupiter
Work state: Florida
Middle name: King

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,195
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 121560099
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

John Whittlesey holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Jupiter, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $169,195. Their pay grade is 14.

Wendell Albright

Writing and Editing/Department of State

2025 total comp

$167,919

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $167,919
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,919
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Yellow Springs
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: I C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,919
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 399200057
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of State, Wendell Albright serves as a Writing and Editing based in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,919. They are classified at grade 14.

Douglas Fisk

Writing and Editing/Department of State

2026 total comp

$163,527

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $163,527
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,527
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Colorado Spgs
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,527
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 080430041
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Douglas Fisk holds the role of Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Colorado Spgs, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $163,527. Their pay grade is 14.

Robin Holzhauer

Writing and Editing/Department of State

2026 total comp

$163,514

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $163,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,514
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Orlando
Work state: Florida
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,514
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 122360095
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of State, Robin Holzhauer serves as a Writing and Editing based in Orlando, Florida. Their 2026 pay totaled $163,514. They are classified at grade 14.

Sherri Holliday-Sklar

Writing and Editing/Department of State

2025 total comp

$161,889

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $161,889
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,889
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rogers
Work state: Arkansas
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,889
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 053390007
Duty Station State: AR
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Sherri Holliday-Sklar works as a Writing and Editing for Department of State based in Rogers, Arkansas. Sherri earned $161,889 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Emily Bakely

Writing and Editing/Department of State

2026 total comp

$159,006

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $158,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,006
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Waters

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,306
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Emily Bakely works as a Writing and Editing for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Emily earned $159,006 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Michelle Cheston

Writing and Editing/Department of State

2026 total comp

$158,322

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,322
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Michelle Cheston works as a Writing and Editing for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Michelle earned $158,322 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Olalekan Dada

Writing and Editing/Department of State

2026 total comp

$158,322

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,322
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Olatokunbo Ayinde

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Olalekan Dada is a Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $158,322. They are classified at grade 13.

Lauren Monsen

Writing and Editing/Department of State

2026 total comp

$158,322

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,322
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

Lauren Monsen is a Writing and Editing at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $158,322. They are classified at grade 13.

Chandley Mcdonald

Writing and Editing/Department of State

2025 total comp

$157,255

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $156,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,255
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

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): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 1082

At Department of State, Chandley Mcdonald serves as a Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,255. They are classified at grade 13.