Foreign Service Officer Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Foreign Service Officer make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Foreign Service Officer in Washington, DC is $115,876. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $98,524 to $134,203, with most professionals earning between $82,727 and $150,890.

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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 Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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115876

Average Total Cash Compensation

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101893
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120872
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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Foreign Service Officer ranges from $98,524 to $134,203 with the average base salary of $115,876. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,893 to $142,639 with the average total cash compensation of $120,872.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $115,876 $98,524 - $134,203
Bonus $4,996 $3,369 - $8,436
Total Pay $120,872 $101,893 - $142,639
* 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 Washington, DC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,524 - $134,203 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,524 - $134,203 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,524 - $134,203 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,320 - $133,925 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,524 - $134,203 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,524 - $134,203 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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