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questions: what is the salary of us secretary of state
name: United States Secretary of State
contexts: Secretary of State of the United States Seal of the Secretary of State Flag of the Secretary of State Incumbent Mike Pompeo since April 26 , 2018 Department of State Style Mr. Secretary Member of Cabinet , National Security Council Reports to The President Seat Washington , D.C. Appointer The President with Senate advice and consent Term length Appointed Constituting instrument 22 U.S.C. § 2651 Precursor United States Secretary of Foreign Affairs Formation July 27 , 1789 ; 228 years ago ( 1789 - 07 - 27 ) First holder John Jay ( acting ) Thomas Jefferson Succession Fourth Deputy Deputy Secretary of State Salary $205,700 annually ( Executive Schedule I ) Website www.state.gov