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; 229 years ago (1789 - 07 - 27) First holder John Jay (acting) Thomas Jefferson Succession Fourth Deputy Deputy Secretary of State Salary $210,700 annually (Executive Schedule I) Website www.state.gov
who is the secretary of state of united states
Mike Pompeo