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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Aruna Wijesooriya

Secretary/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,703

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,703
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,703
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,703
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Aruna Wijesooriya serves as a Secretary based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,703. They are classified at grade 07.

Myrta Browne

Secretary/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,703

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,703
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,703
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,703
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Myrta Browne is a Secretary at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $72,703. They are classified at grade 07.

Joeanne Myers

Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,703

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,703
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,703
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,703
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0303
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joeanne Myers works as a Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Joeanne earned $72,703 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Laura Cataldi

Secretary/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,703

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,703
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,703
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,703
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0318
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laura Cataldi holds the role of Secretary at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,703. Their pay grade is 07.

Catherine Gamberoni

Security Clerical and Assistance/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,703

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,703
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,703
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,703
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0086
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Catherine Gamberoni serves as a Security Clerical and Assistance based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,703. They are classified at grade 07.

Tamiko Rivers

Financial Administration and Program/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,553

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,553
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Charleston
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0501
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tamiko Rivers holds the role of Financial Administration and Program at Department of State based in Charleston, South Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,553. Their pay grade is 11.

Owen Bates

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,553

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,553
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Charleston
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Owen Bates serves as a Passport and Visa Examining based in Charleston, South Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,553. They are classified at grade 11.

Frederick Williams

Human Resources Management/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,553

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,553
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Charleston
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Frederick Williams serves as a Human Resources Management based in Charleston, South Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,553. They are classified at grade 11.

Rayshaw Alston

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,553

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,553
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Charleston
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rayshaw Alston works as a Passport and Visa Examining for Department of State based in Charleston, South Carolina. Rayshaw earned $72,553 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Crystal Burns

Human Resources Management/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,553

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,553
Pay grade: 11
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450000019
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Crystal Burns serves as a Human Resources Management based in South Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,553. They are classified at grade 11.

Carlee Clarke

Miscellaneous Administration and Program/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,553

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,553
Pay grade: 11
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 010000101
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carlee Clarke works as a Miscellaneous Administration and Program for Department of State based in Alabama. Carlee earned $72,553 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Adriana Jurado

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,553

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,553
Pay grade: 11
Work city: El Paso
Work county: El Paso
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482190141
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Adriana Jurado is a Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in El Paso, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $72,553. They are classified at grade 11.

Diana Kniess

Human Resources Management/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,553

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,553
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Charleston
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Diana Kniess holds the role of Human Resources Management at Department of State based in Charleston, South Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,553. Their pay grade is 11.

Marcella Lablue

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,553

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,553
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Charleston
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Marcella Lablue serves as a Passport and Visa Examining based in Charleston, South Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,553. They are classified at grade 11.

Kelsey Lievens

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,553

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,553
Pay grade: 11
Work county: Hot Spring
Work state: Arkansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 050000059
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Kelsey Lievens serves as a Passport and Visa Examining based in Arkansas. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,553. They are classified at grade 11.

Tiyanca Moore

Human Resources Management/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,553

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,553
Pay grade: 11
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450000019
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tiyanca Moore is a Human Resources Management at Department of State based in South Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $72,553. They are classified at grade 11.

Keisha Williams

Human Resources Management/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,553

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,553
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Charleston
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0201
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Keisha Williams serves as a Human Resources Management based in Charleston, South Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,553. They are classified at grade 11.

Robert Cordes

Financial Administration and Program/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,553

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,553
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Charleston
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0501
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Cordes holds the role of Financial Administration and Program at Department of State based in Charleston, South Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,553. Their pay grade is 11.

Nashat Zeidallah

Financial Administration and Program/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,553

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,553
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Charleston
Work county: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0501
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nashat Zeidallah works as a Financial Administration and Program for Department of State based in Charleston, South Carolina. Nashat earned $72,553 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Pierre Mccannon

Support Services Administration/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,457

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,457
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,457
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Greenwood
Work county: Sussex
Work state: Delaware

Source-specific fields

Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 100210005
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Pierre Mccannon works as a Support Services Administration for Department of State based in Greenwood, Delaware. Pierre earned $72,457 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Justin Fuentes-Keuthan

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,259

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,259
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Portsmouth
Work county: Rockingham
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,259
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,754
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330430015
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Justin Fuentes-Keuthan holds the role of Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,259. Their pay grade is 09.

Jessica Taliaferro

Support Services Administration/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,259

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,259
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,259
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,754
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0342
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jessica Taliaferro holds the role of Support Services Administration at Department of State based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,259. Their pay grade is 09.

Scott Taylor

Audiovisual Production/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,054

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,054
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,054
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Los Angeles
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,054
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1071
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Scott Taylor serves as a Audiovisual Production based in Los Angeles, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,054. They are classified at grade 09.

Samuel Kirkendall

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$71,999

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $71,999
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,999
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Portsmouth
Work county: Rockingham
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,999
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330430015
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Samuel Kirkendall works as a Passport and Visa Examining for Department of State based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Samuel earned $71,999 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Tammy Dyer

Passport and Visa Examining/Department of State

2024 total comp

$71,999

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $71,999
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,999
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Portsmouth
Work county: Rockingham
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,999
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330430015
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0967
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tammy Dyer holds the role of Passport and Visa Examining at Department of State based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In 2024, their total compensation was $71,999. Their pay grade is 07.