Foreign Service officers are paid on a sliding scale. The exact figures depend on their qualifications and experience. According to the U.S. State Department, starting salaries for new appointees with a bachelor’s degree and zero to five years of experience ranged from $42,169 to $53,393. Applicants who either had a master’s or law degree with zero to five years of professional experience earned $47,148 to $59,726. Foreign Service officers with a bachelor's degree and more than 21 years' experience earned $88,619 per year. Senior Foreign Service officers made $131,239 to $197,300 annually.
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