Peace Corps positions are classified to the Foreign Personnel (FP) pay plan (grade level system). As FP grades go higher, the corresponding numbers go lower. For example, the highest grade level is FP-1 (equivalent to GS-15) and the lowest grade level is FP-9 (equivalent to GS- 5).

What does FP mean for grades?

2. P, F P (pass) and F (fail) grades are given for courses taken on a pass-fail basis (see description below).

How much money do foreign service officers make?

The average salary for a foreign service officer in the United States is $107,000 per year. Foreign service officer salaries in the United States can vary between $64,000 to $174,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.