Consular Officer Salary in the United States

How much does a Consular Officer make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Consular Officer in the United States is $54,611 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Consular Officer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,420
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,569 to $64,980
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,158
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Consular Officer Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $64,980 $5,415 $1,250 $31
Average $54,611 $4,551 $1,050 $26
25th Percentile $47,569 $3,964 $915 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Consular Officer Salaries

A Consular Officer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Consular Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Consular Officer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $51,275
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $51,584
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,614
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $53,849
  • Expert (over 8 years): $56,441
Levels Salary
Entry Level Consular Officer$51,275
Intermediate Level Consular Officer$51,584
Senior Level Consular Officer$52,614
Specialist Level Consular Officer$53,849
Expert Level Consular Officer$56,441
$51,275 0 yr
$51,584 < 2 yrs
$52,614 2-4 yrs
$53,849 5-8 yrs
$56,441 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Consular Officers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $68,881
  • San Francisco: $68,127
  • Oakland: $66,691

What Skills Can Increase a Consular Officer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 9.45% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Computer Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 1.45% Job Postings): Diagnosing the cause of a fault in a computer system and resolving the identified issues to maintain its reliability and functionality.
  • Packaging (Mentioned in 1.09% Job Postings): Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
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Leadership 9.45%
Computer Troubleshooting 1.45%
Packaging 1.09%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Consular Officer's salary.
  • Computer Troubleshooting: Can increase your salary by up to 33%.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Logistics: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Computer Troubleshooting
 $72,633
33%
Team Operations
 $71,541
31%
Logistics
 $62,803
15%
Purchasing
 $61,165
12%
Client Management
 $61,165
12%
People Management
 $60,618
11%
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How Education impacts a Consular Officer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Consular Officers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Consular Officer with a No Diploma is between $51,192 and $55,134).

Consular Officer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Consular Officer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.2%
High School 54.8%
Associates 22.6%
Bachelors 16.1%
Masters 3.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Consular Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Consular Officer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$47,569
Average $54,611/year
$64,980
$3,964
Average $4,551/month
$5,415
$915
Average $1,050/week
$1,250
$23
Average $26/hour
$31
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $64,980 $5,415 $1,250 $31
Average $54,611 $4,551 $1,050 $26
25th Percentile $47,569 $3,964 $915 $23

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Salary Trends for Consular Officer

Salaries for a Consular Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $67,896 in 2023 to around $67,165 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Consular Officer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Consular Officer Over Time

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$67,646
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