Foreign Service Officer Salary in Virginia Beach, VA

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How much does a Foreign Service Officer make in Virginia Beach, VA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Foreign Service Officer in Virginia Beach, VA is $100,003. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,025 to $115,820, with most professionals earning between $71,388 and $130,220.

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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 Virginia Beach, VA

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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 Virginia Beach, VA. The base salary for Foreign Service Officer ranges from $85,025 to $115,820 with the average base salary of $100,003. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,934 to $123,101 with the average total cash compensation of $104,313.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $100,003 $85,025 - $115,820
Bonus $4,309 $2,909 - $7,281
Total Pay $104,313 $87,934 - $123,101
* 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 Virginia Beach, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Norfolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,687 - $113,997 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,580 - $113,851 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,687 - $113,997 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,874 - $114,252 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,553 - $113,815 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,874 - $114,252 COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
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About Virginia Beach, Virginia    Virginia Beach is located at 36°51′02″N 75°58′40″W / 36.8506°N 75.9779°W / 36.8506; -75.9779 (Virginia Beach). According to the United States Cens....More

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