Economist
H-1B Salary Data · 67 certified filings
$143,200Avg. Salary
$60,778Minimum
$250,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Economist is $143,200 — 18% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 67 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Economist?
The average H-1B salary for Economist is $143,200 based on 67 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $60,778 to $250,000.
$143,200
Average
$60,778
Minimum
$250,000
Maximum
67
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Economist
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System | $176,363 | 11 |
| Compass Lexecon LLC | $188,000 | 5 |
| Emmis Dynamic Pricing LLC | $115,506 | 4 |
| Glade Brook Capital Partners LLC | $155,000 | 3 |
Section 2
Economist Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $177,998 | 16 |
| New York, NY | $156,003 | 5 |
| Chicago, IL | $134,261 | 6 |
Related Roles
Assistant Research Professor ($83,666)
Scientist I ($87,932)
Economist Ii ($158,077)
Research Technician ($63,545)
Postdoctoral Scientist ($76,261)
Senior Research Analyst ($145,764)
Assistant Research Scientist ($79,330)
Research Economist ($125,474)
Assistant Professional Researcher ($95,441)
Chemist ($78,307)
Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Science. Updated: Q1 FY2025.