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4.57/5

Out of 14 U.S. Department of State reviews, 93% were positive.

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Overall rating
4.6
Salary and benefits
3.0
Career opportunities
3.0
Work environment
3.0
Management
3.0
Diversity and inclusion
5.0
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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2019
Pros of working at U.S. Department of State

Learning the program process ; Informing clients about the program and its assets. (Seniors Jobs Program)

Cons of working at U.S. Department of State

There is no real inner office communications.

U.S. Department of State benefits

Flexible working space and time to handle clients and participants in the program. (Seniors Jobs Program)

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2019
Pros of working at U.S. Department of State

I get to help the needy with obtaining state and federally funded benefits.

Cons of working at U.S. Department of State

Management does not allow the time for a great customer service experience. They push for quantity of calls not quality.

U.S. Department of State benefits

Weekends and holidays off.

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2020
Pros of working at U.S. Department of State

I got to travel abroad and meet many interesting people from all over the world.

Cons of working at U.S. Department of State

Sitting for long periods of time.

U.S. Department of State benefits

1 hour of down time to use the gym facilities.

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2020
Pros of working at U.S. Department of State

Work life balance

Cons of working at U.S. Department of State

Slow growth

U.S. Department of State benefits

Work environment and the holidays. Usually 20 holidays in a year plus my own 28 days paid leave makes life enjoyable...

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2020
Pros of working at U.S. Department of State

Multicultural, Good pay, secure job, work-life balance.

Cons of working at U.S. Department of State

Being a target for terror organizations.

U.S. Department of State benefits

Health insurance for all the family members covering almost everyhing.

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2021
Pros of working at U.S. Department of State

Good salary, exciting locations and job security.

Cons of working at U.S. Department of State

U.S. government bureaucracy

U.S. Department of State benefits

Housing and educational allowances

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2021
Pros of working at U.S. Department of State

I can balance work and life

U.S. Department of State benefits

I like having my country holidays and US holidays

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2021
Pros of working at U.S. Department of State

The friendly environment, the possibility of doing courses, and make a career.

Cons of working at U.S. Department of State

Verticalist.

U.S. Department of State benefits

The possibility of moving from one section to another.

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2020
Pros of working at U.S. Department of State

Excellent work environment, we have both Mexican and American holidays.

U.S. Department of State benefits

Very good health insurance

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2020
Pros of working at U.S. Department of State

Friendly, professional atmosphere, very bright people to work with and for.

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on May 2020
Pros of working at U.S. Department of State

Talented colleagues, opportunities to expand your world view, mission-focused work

Cons of working at U.S. Department of State

lack of innovation

U.S. Department of State benefits

good health care benefits

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2020
Pros of working at U.S. Department of State

Work life balance

Cons of working at U.S. Department of State

Slow growth

U.S. Department of State benefits

Work environment and the holidays. Usually 20 holidays in a year plus my own 28 days paid leave makes life enjoyable...

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2019
Pros of working at U.S. Department of State

Working on important foreign policy issues.

Cons of working at U.S. Department of State

Government bureaucracy.

U.S. Department of State benefits

World travel.

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U.S. Department of State salaries

9.1
Salary score
The national average salary for a U.S. Department of State employee in the United States is $60,373 per year or $29 per hour. Employees in the top 10 percent can make over $107,000 per year, while employees at the bottom 10 percent earn less than $33,000 per year.

U.S. Department of State demographics summary

9.8
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U.S. Department of State financial performance

9.8
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