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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Nancy Mcgovern

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of State

2024 total comp

$159,950

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $159,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ED

At Department of State, Nancy Mcgovern serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $159,950. They are classified at grade 15.

Guy Mentel

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$159,950

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $159,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): EF

At Department of State, Guy Mentel serves as a Foreign Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $159,950. They are classified at grade 15.

Robert Mikulak

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$159,950

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $159,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 52
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): ED

Robert Mikulak holds the role of Foreign Affairs at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $159,950. Their pay grade is 15.

Jamie Morin

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of State

2024 total comp

$159,950

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $159,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EF

Jamie Morin is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $159,950. They are classified at grade 15.

Timothy Naftali

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of State

2024 total comp

$159,950

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $159,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ED

Timothy Naftali is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $159,950. They are classified at grade 15.

Kori Schake

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of State

2024 total comp

$159,950

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $159,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ED

Kori Schake holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $159,950. Their pay grade is 15.

Angela Sheffield

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of State

2024 total comp

$159,950

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $159,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EF

At Department of State, Angela Sheffield serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $159,950. They are classified at grade 15.

Sarah Snyder

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of State

2024 total comp

$159,950

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $159,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ED

Sarah Snyder works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Sarah earned $159,950 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

John Stevens

Management and Program Analysis/Department of State

2024 total comp

$159,950

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $159,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,950
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 48
Occupation Code (OPM): 0343
Pay Plan (OPM): EF

John Stevens is a Management and Program Analysis at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $159,950. They are classified at grade 14.

Paul Walker

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of State

2024 total comp

$159,950

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $159,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EF

Paul Walker is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $159,950. They are classified at grade 15.

Timothy Walsh

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$159,950

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $159,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): EF

Timothy Walsh holds the role of Foreign Affairs at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $159,950. Their pay grade is 15.

Dean Wiles

Human Resources Management/Department of State

2024 total comp

$159,950

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $159,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,950
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,501
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 49
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): EF

Dean Wiles works as a Human Resources Management for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Dean earned $159,950 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Heather Williams

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of State

2024 total comp

$159,950

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $159,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EF

At Department of State, Heather Williams serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $159,950. They are classified at grade 15.

Jon Wolfsthal

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of State

2024 total comp

$159,950

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $159,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EF

Jon Wolfsthal holds the role of Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $159,950. Their pay grade is 15.

Jon Wolfsthal

Foreign Affairs/Department of State

2024 total comp

$159,950

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $159,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0130
Pay Plan (OPM): EF

Jon Wolfsthal is a Foreign Affairs at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $159,950. They are classified at grade 15.

Laura Kennedy

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of State

2024 total comp

$159,950

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $159,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 49
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): EF

At Department of State, Laura Kennedy serves as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $159,950. They are classified at grade 15.

Sharon Leon

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of State

2024 total comp

$159,950

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $159,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,950
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): ED

Sharon Leon works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Sharon earned $159,950 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

John Hernly

General Engineering/Department of State

2024 total comp

$159,921

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $159,921
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,921
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Melbourne Beach
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,921
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122000009
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0801
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Hernly holds the role of General Engineering at Department of State based in Melbourne Beach, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $159,921. Their pay grade is 14.

Pamela Maldonado

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of State

2024 total comp

$159,921

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $159,921
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,921
Pay grade: 14
Work city: West Melbourne
Work county: Brevard
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,921
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 123175009
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Pamela Maldonado is a Miscellaneous Administration and Program at Department of State based in West Melbourne, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $159,921. They are classified at grade 14.