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On average, employees at United States Department of State give their company a 4.0 rating out of 5.0 - which is 3% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest United States Department of State employees are Foreign Service Officers submitting an average rating of 2.9.

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4.0
Average Rating
(based on 29 United States Department of State Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.8
Growth Opportunities
3.6
People You Work With
4.3
Person You Work For
4.3
Rewards You Receive
3.9
Support You Get
3.9
Way You Work
3.9
Work Setting
3.9
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United States Department of State Employee

"Great working space great environment"

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Protection Officer

"The company has served me justice. It has allowed me to see the things I do and do not want to deal with while at work. I appreciate the opportunity to work at such a well-known place."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Security Specialist

"Department of state is a job with a strong background in political ties and advancements if your careers aligns with political science."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
United States Department of State Employee

"The U.S. Department of State is a great place to work."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
United States Department of State Employee

"I was a summer hire but never felt as though the work I was being given was unimportant or menial."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Ambassador

"I had the privilege of working for the US Department of State and the former US Ambassador George Krol to foster new relationships between the United States and citizens from across the world. It was amazing to work with people with such a vast depth of knowledge and experience, and I certainly learned a lot."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Law Clerk

"The United States Department of State is an excellent place to gain meaningful experience in international law and foreign policy."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Computer Management Assistant

"I have worked at US Department of State at Mission Afghanistan for almost 4 years. It was a tough and professional experience."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
United States Department of State Employee

"Great place to work for entry level positions or experienced pros. Able to move to new teams and have new experiences."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
United States Department of State Employee

"Great environment with opportunity for independent success"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
United States Department of State Employee

"I worked at the U.S. Department of State for 3 years. I started as a contractor before I was brought on as an FTE. My co-workers and supervisors were great and really had my best interest in mind when it came to professional development and career progression. Unfortunately, I could not find love for government work and moved on. There was a frustrating amount of people who were content with minimal effort and watching the clock until retirement. This would make it difficult to complete work at times and would more often have a negative impact on morale. However, there were also some of the most brilliant people I ever met but they were few and far between."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Senior HR Assistant

"Working with the State Department gave me a strong background regarding HR and the HR regulations in the government field."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Senior SharePoint Administrator

"I've worked at the Sate Department for two years as a contractor. It's been a good experience. I enjoy most of my coworkers, and the conditions are adequate. There is an air of nervousness that circulates the area where I work that makes the work conditions more stressful than they ought to be."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 2 / 5
United States Department of State Employee

"Great group of co-workers and leadership."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Foreign Service Officer

"In the two years I worked for the US Department of State as a diplomat, I thoroughly enjoyed every single part of the job. It provided necessary training to aid in successful performance from my part, and I was very well compensated."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5

United States Department of State Reviews FAQs

Is United States Department of State a good company to work for?

United States Department of State has an overall rating of 4.0 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 29 United States Department of State Review Ratings left anonymously by United States Department of State employees, which is 3% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 86% of employees would recommend working at United States Department of State.

Does United States Department of State pay their employees well?

United States Department of State employees earn $65,000 annually on average, or $31 per hour, which is 2% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 18 United States Department of State employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find United States Department of State Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at United States Department of State?

86% of employees would recommend working at United States Department of State with the overall rating of 4.0 out of 5. Employees also rated United States Department of State 3.8 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.9 for Rewards You Receive, 3.6 for Growth Opportunities and 3.9 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at United States Department of State?

According to our data, the highest paying job at United States Department of State is a Counselor at $200,000 annually. Browse United States Department of State Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at United States Department of State?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at United States Department of State is a General Clerk at $16,000 annually. Browse United States Department of State Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at United States Department of State?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at United States Department of State to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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