Foreign Service Officer Salary in Philadelphia, PA

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How much does a Foreign Service Officer make in Philadelphia, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Foreign Service Officer in Philadelphia, PA is $109,387. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $93,007 to $126,688, with most professionals earning between $78,094 and $142,441.

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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 Philadelphia, PA

Average Base Salary

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93007
126688
109387

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
96188
134652
114103
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 Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Foreign Service Officer ranges from $93,007 to $126,688 with the average base salary of $109,387. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $96,188 to $134,652 with the average total cash compensation of $114,103.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $109,387 $93,007 - $126,688
Bonus $4,716 $3,181 - $7,964
Total Pay $114,103 $96,188 - $134,652
* 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 Philadelphia, PA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Camden, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,007 - $126,688 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA 0%
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,201 - $124,228 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,104 - $130,907 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Trenton, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,398 - $131,307 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Wilmington, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,379 - $124,470 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,379 - $124,470 COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
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