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

Agency file

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

$0$191,900+

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

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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Melissa Martinez

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$136,292

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $136,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,292
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portsmouth
Work county: Rockingham
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,292
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330430015
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Melissa Martinez is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. 2024 total compensation came to $136,292. They are classified at grade 13.

Amy Jardin

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$136,292

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $136,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,292
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portsmouth
Work county: Rockingham
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,292
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330430015
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amy Jardin holds the role of Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,292. Their pay grade is 13.

Elizabeth Wagner

Public Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$136,282

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $136,282
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,282
Pay grade: 13
Work county: Juneau
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,282
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020000110
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elizabeth Wagner holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of State based in Alaska. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,282. Their pay grade is 13.

Alejandro Garcia

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$136,192

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,192
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): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alejandro Garcia holds the role of Foreign Affairs at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,192. Their pay grade is 13.

Carey Hogg

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$136,147

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $136,147
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,147
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fountain Hills
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,147
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040192013
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carey Hogg holds the role of Foreign Affairs at Department of State based in Fountain Hills, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,147. Their pay grade is 14.

Tegan Hare

Public Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$136,025

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $136,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,025
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Midlothian
Work county: Chesterfield
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511614041
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tegan Hare works as a Public Affairs for Department of State based in Midlothian, Virginia. Tegan earned $136,025 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Ritchie

Security Administration/Department of State

2024 total comp

$136,025

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $136,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,025
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Blackstone
Work county: Nottoway
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510190135
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0080
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Michael Ritchie serves as a Security Administration based in Blackstone, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $136,025. They are classified at grade 14.

Aaron Codispoti

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of State

2024 total comp

$135,987

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $135,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,987
Pay grade: 14
Work county: Burnet
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480000053
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Aaron Codispoti is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of State based in Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $135,987. They are classified at grade 14.

James Hostetler

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$135,987

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $135,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,987
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Thornton
Work county: Grafton
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330489009
Length of Service (Years): 44
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Hostetler holds the role of Foreign Affairs at Department of State based in Thornton, New Hampshire. In 2024, their total compensation was $135,987. Their pay grade is 14.

Jeffrey Mcgallicher

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of State

2024 total comp

$135,987

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $135,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,987
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Carmichaels
Work county: Greene
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 421110059
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Jeffrey Mcgallicher serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $135,987. They are classified at grade 14.