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 Project Scientist ($84,816)
Biochemist ($81,345)
Economist Iii ($176,486)
Research Scholar ($76,976)
Research Specialist D ($79,837)
Postdoctoral Scholar Employee ($74,172)
Research Assistant ($56,026)
Psychologist ($97,681)
Laboratory Research Technician ($44,427)
Postdoctoral Research Staff ($127,404)
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.