How much does an Economist make?
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$99,128
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Economist is $99,128 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $82,573 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $16,555 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Economist | $99,128 /yr |
| Economist II | $85,338 /yr |
| Senior Economist | $131,158 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Economist
Some related job titles are Economic Salaries with median pay of $109,158, Junior Economist Salaries with median pay of $79,575, Chief Economist Salaries with median pay of $280,437, Economic Analyst Salaries with median pay of $86,593.
Top Paying Companies
For an Economist in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Economist in United States. Employers include IFC, Baker McKenzie and DLA Piper.
Top Paying Companies
For Economist in United States
| 1 | IFC | $229,548 | |
| 2 | Baker McKenzie | $186,627 | |
| 3 | DLA Piper | $177,457 | |
| 4 | Amazon | $171,695 | |
| 5 | Federal Reserve Bank of Boston | $167,550 | |
| 6 | Goldman Sachs | $160,232 | |
| 7 | Federal Reserve Bank of New York | $159,388 | |
| 8 | Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia | $154,594 | |
| 9 | BBVA | $154,519 | |
| 10 | Moody's Analytics | $141,874 |
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Top Paying Industries
For an Economist in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Economist in United States are Legal with a median total pay of $182,042, Information Technology with a median total pay of $171,695, Financial Services with a median total pay of $138,110, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $135,700, and Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $130,635.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Finance & Accounting?
Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.
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Economist pay FAQ
The national average salary for an Economist is $82,573 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Economist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 2519 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Economist employees.
The highest salary for an Economist in United States is $145,393 per year.
The lowest salary for an Economist in United States is $47,893 per year.
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