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

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Department of State

Source file: U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Civilian Workforce (non-Defense, FOIA 25-0777-F, Mar 2024) / ingested Jul 3, 2026

The Department of State is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 13,722 employees with median total compensation of $133,692; the highest distinct record was $251,988.

Year
2024
Total payroll
$1.8B
Employees
13,722
Median total
$133,692
Highest record
$251,988

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 13,722 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($133,692) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base — $130,981 (100%)
  • Overtime — $0 (0%)
  • Other — $78 (0%)
  • Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$73,858
$102,073
$133,692
$162,629
$181,916

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $181,916 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $73,858. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Foreign Affairs
2,829 · $153,336
Passport and Visa Examining
1,975 · $88,390
Management and Program Analysis
1,521 · $133,692
Information Technology Management
1,026 · $153,354
Miscellaneous Administration and Program
987 · $122,343

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

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Diana Claudio

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp
$112,303
Sub-department
Department of State
Base pay
$110,803
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,303
Pay grade
11
Work city
New York - New York
Work county
New York
Work state
New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$110,803
Basic Pay (before locality)
$80,737
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
364170061
Length of Service (Years)
21
Occupation Code (OPM)
0967
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Diana Claudio holds the role of Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in New York - New York, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $112,303. Their pay grade is 11.

Gabriel Silva

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp
$112,287
Sub-department
Department of State
Base pay
$112,287
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,287
Pay grade
13
Work city
Tucson
Work county
Pima
Work state
Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$112,287
Basic Pay (before locality)
$94,422
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
040530019
Length of Service (Years)
10
Occupation Code (OPM)
0967
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of State, Gabriel Silva serves as a Passport and Visa Examining based in Tucson, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $112,287. They are classified at grade 13.

Giacoma Collins

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp
$112,248
Sub-department
Department of State
Base pay
$112,248
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,248
Pay grade
12
Work county
San Diego
Work state
California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$112,248
Basic Pay (before locality)
$84,365
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
060000073
Length of Service (Years)
20
Occupation Code (OPM)
0967
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Giacoma Collins works as a Passport and Visa Examining for Department of State based in California. Giacoma earned $112,248 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Christopher Aquilla

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of State

2024 total comp
$112,162
Sub-department
Department of State
Base pay
$112,162
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,162
Pay grade
12
Work city
Nairobi
Work state
No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$112,162
Basic Pay (before locality)
$91,808
Country
Kenya
Duty Station Code
KE5000000
Length of Service (Years)
10
Occupation Code (OPM)
0301
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Christopher Aquilla works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Department of State based in Nairobi, No Data Reported. Christopher earned $112,162 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Violet Higa

Information Technology Management/Department of State

2024 total comp
$112,055
Sub-department
Department of State
Base pay
$112,055
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,055
Pay grade
11
Work city
Honolulu
Work county
Honolulu
Work state
Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$112,055
Basic Pay (before locality)
$80,737
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
152400003
Length of Service (Years)
42
Occupation Code (OPM)
2210
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Violet Higa works as a Information Technology Management for Department of State based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Violet earned $112,055 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Christopher Cardona

Management and Program Analysis/Department of State

2024 total comp
$112,000
Sub-department
Department of State
Base pay
$111,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,000
Pay grade
13
Work city
Frankfurt
Work state
No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$111,750
Basic Pay (before locality)
$91,471
Country
Germany
Duty Station Code
GM4999000
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
0343
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of State, Christopher Cardona serves as a Management and Program Analysis based in Frankfurt, No Data Reported. Their 2024 pay totaled $112,000. They are classified at grade 13.