How much does a Foreign Service Officer make in Topeka, KS?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Foreign Service Officer in Topeka, KS is $95,520. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $81,217 to $110,628, with most professionals earning between $68,194 and $124,383.

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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 Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Topeka, KS. The base salary for Foreign Service Officer ranges from $81,217 to $110,628 with the average base salary of $95,520. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,994 to $117,582 with the average total cash compensation of $99,638.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $95,520 $81,217 - $110,628
Bonus $4,118 $2,777 - $6,954
Total Pay $99,638 $83,994 - $117,582
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
CITY, STATE Lawrence, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,254 - $113,404 COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
CITY, STATE Manhattan, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,327 - $109,416 COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
CITY, STATE Lenexa, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,458 - $117,767 COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
CITY, STATE Olathe, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,218 - $117,440 COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
CITY, STATE Shawnee, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,458 - $117,767 COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
CITY, STATE Overland Park, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,458 - $117,767 COMPARE TO Topeka, KS
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About Topeka, Kansas    Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kans....More

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