Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does an Economist make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$99,128 / yrTotal Pay
$82,573 / yrBase Pay
$16,555 / yrAdditional Pay

$99,128

 / yr
$57K$176K
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Possible Range

The 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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Total Pay Trajectory

For Economist

$99,128 /yr
Economist
$85,338 /yr
Economist II
$131,158 /yr
Senior Economist
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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.

1
IFC
$229,548/yr
4
Amazon
$171,695/yr
8
$154,594/yr
9
BBVA
$154,519/yr

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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.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • LegalLegal$182,042

    38% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$171,695

    35% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$138,110

    19% Higher than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$135,700

    17% Higher than other industries

  • Restaurants & Food ServiceRestaurants & Food Service$130,635

    14% Higher than other industries

Legal

Top paying companies in Legal for Economist are Baker McKenzie and DLA Piper.

Baker McKenzieBaker McKenzie$186,627/yr
DLA PiperDLA Piper$177,457/yr

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.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Economist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$48,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Economic Officer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$130,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Economist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$90,400

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Economic Researcher

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$49,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Economist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$157,000

/yr

$132K | $25K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Economist

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$116,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Economist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$18

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Economist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$154,000

/yr

$148K | $6K

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Economist

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$175,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago

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.

If you are thinking of becoming an Economist or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an Economist.