U.S. Department of State Salaries
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$112,580/yrAvg. Total Pay
$111,244/yrBase Pay
$13,945/yrAdditional Pay
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$109,419/yrAvg. Total Pay
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$1,675/yrAdditional Pay
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$580/yrAdditional Pay
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$140,886/yrBase Pay
$41,714/yrAdditional Pay
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U.S. Department of State Salary FAQs
The average U.S. Department of State salary ranges from approximately $42,904 per year for a Front Desk Clerk to $203,817 per year for an Ambassador. U.S. Department of State employees rate the overall compensation and benefits package 4.1/5 stars.
The highest-paying job at U.S. Department of State is an Ambassador with a salary of $203,817 per year.
The lowest-paying job at U.S. Department of State is a Front Desk Clerk with a salary of $42,904 per year.
U.S. Department of State employees attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1/5 stars to their company. Read what they think about their salaries on our Compensation FAQ page for U.S. Department of State.