Foreign Service Officer Salary in Los Angeles, CA

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How much does a Foreign Service Officer make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Foreign Service Officer in Los Angeles, CA is $115,928. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $98,569 to $134,264, with most professionals earning between $82,764 and $150,958.

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What is a Foreign Service Officer?

A Foreign Service Officer (FSO) is a commissioned member of the United States Foreign Service. Foreign Service Officers formulate and implement the foreign policy of the United States. FSOs spend most of their careers overseas as members of U.S. embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic missions, though some receive assignments to serve at combatant commands, Congress, and educational institutions such as the various U.S. War Colleges. Foreign Service Officers are one of five categories of Foreign Service employees. Other categories include Chiefs of mission, Ambassadors at large, Foreig...

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Average Salary Range for Foreign Service Officer in Los Angeles, CA

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Foreign Service Officer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Foreign Service Officer in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Foreign Service Officer ranges from $98,569 to $134,264 with the average base salary of $115,928. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,939 to $142,704 with the average total cash compensation of $120,926.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $115,928 $98,569 - $134,264
Bonus $4,998 $3,371 - $8,440
Total Pay $120,926 $101,939 - $142,704
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Foreign Service Officer Salary Near Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,569 - $134,264 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,569 - $134,264 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,569 - $134,264 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,569 - $134,264 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Downey, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,750 - $133,149 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,462 - $134,119 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
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