U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Council of Economic Advisers / Economist

Job-title file

Economist at Council of Economic Advisers, U.S. Federal Government

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

19 employees hold this title in Council of Economic Advisers. Median total compensation for the role is $95,000, below the department median of $105,000.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $2M
Role median: $95,000
Agency median: $105,000
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$64,000$195,084+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 19 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Economist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Economists — about 17,790 people — is $124,720. Council of Economic Advisers pays a median base salary of $95,000 for this role, 24% below that figure — about the 29th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Council of Economic Advisers sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$67,360

$89,330

$124,720

$174,720

$238,060

Council of Economic Advisers median · $95,000

The bar is the range of annual wages for Economists across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Council of Economic Advisers’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Council of Economic Advisers is $95,000, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Economist is held in 43 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Council of Economic Advisers, the median of $95,000 ranks #41 of 43.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$259,302 · 37

Securities and Exchange Commission

$243,997 · 141

Federal Reserve System

$234,061 · 66

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$216,716 · 89

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$202,671 · 72

Millennium Challenge Corporation

$198,385 · 13

Federal Trade Commission

$197,200 · 100

Federal Communications Commission

$195,200 · 62

Department of Justice

$195,200 · 61

National Science Foundation

$194,066 · 5

Department of Treasury

$191,850 · 416

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$180,215 · 7

Median total compensation for the Economist role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Economist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $152,736 ranks #1 of 5. See Economist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$135,913 · 8

$79,810 · 69

$73,923 · 10

$65,123 · 35

Median total compensation for comparable Economist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Council of Economic Advisers

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Steven Braun

Economist/Council of Economic Advisers

2026 total comp

$209,600

Sub-department: Council of Economic Advisers
Base pay: $209,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,600
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Neil

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,600
Agency Code (OPM): CE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CE00
Basic Pay (before locality): $209,600
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 46
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Steven Braun holds the role of Economist at Council of Economic Advisers based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $209,600. Their pay grade is 00.

Benjamin Lidofsky

Economist/Council of Economic Advisers

2026 total comp

$169,279

Sub-department: Council of Economic Advisers
Base pay: $169,279
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,279
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,279
Agency Code (OPM): CE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CE00
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,384
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Benjamin Lidofsky holds the role of Economist at Council of Economic Advisers based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $169,279. Their pay grade is 15.

Hugo Dante

Economist/Council of Economic Advisers

2026 total comp

$144,500

Sub-department: Council of Economic Advisers
Base pay: $144,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,500
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,500
Agency Code (OPM): CE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CE00
Basic Pay (before locality): $144,500
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Council of Economic Advisers, Hugo Dante serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $144,500. They are classified at grade 00.

Anastasia Saretto

Economist/Council of Economic Advisers

2026 total comp

$144,500

Sub-department: Council of Economic Advisers
Base pay: $144,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,500
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,500
Agency Code (OPM): CE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CE00
Basic Pay (before locality): $144,500
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Anastasia Saretto is a Economist at Council of Economic Advisers based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $144,500. They are classified at grade 00.

Hugo Montesinosyufa

Economist/Council of Economic Advisers

2026 total comp

$144,500

Sub-department: Council of Economic Advisers
Base pay: $144,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,500
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,500
Agency Code (OPM): CE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CE00
Basic Pay (before locality): $144,500
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Hugo Montesinosyufa is a Economist at Council of Economic Advisers based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $144,500. They are classified at grade 00.

Ryan Quandt

Economist/Council of Economic Advisers

2026 total comp

$144,500

Sub-department: Council of Economic Advisers
Base pay: $144,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,500
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,500
Agency Code (OPM): CE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CE00
Basic Pay (before locality): $144,500
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Ryan Quandt holds the role of Economist at Council of Economic Advisers based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,500. Their pay grade is 00.

Kathryn Holston

Economist/Council of Economic Advisers

2024 total comp

$115,000

Sub-department: Council of Economic Advisers
Base pay: $115,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,000
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,000
Agency Code (OPM): CE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CE00
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,000
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Council of Economic Advisers, Kathryn Holston serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $115,000. They are classified at grade 00.

Kole Nichols

Economist/Council of Economic Advisers

2026 total comp

$113,000

Sub-department: Council of Economic Advisers
Base pay: $103,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,000
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $103,000
Agency Code (OPM): CE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CE00
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,000
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Council of Economic Advisers, Kole Nichols serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,000. They are classified at grade 00.

Maxwell Cook

Economist/Council of Economic Advisers

2026 total comp

$105,000

Sub-department: Council of Economic Advisers
Base pay: $95,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,000
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,000
Agency Code (OPM): CE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CE00
Basic Pay (before locality): $95,000
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Maxwell Cook holds the role of Economist at Council of Economic Advisers based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,000. Their pay grade is 00.

Grayson Robinson

Economist/Council of Economic Advisers

2026 total comp

$95,000

Sub-department: Council of Economic Advisers
Base pay: $85,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,000
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,000
Agency Code (OPM): CE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CE00
Basic Pay (before locality): $85,000
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Grayson Robinson holds the role of Economist at Council of Economic Advisers based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,000. Their pay grade is 00.

Seth Smith

Economist/Council of Economic Advisers

2026 total comp

$95,000

Sub-department: Council of Economic Advisers
Base pay: $95,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,000
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,000
Agency Code (OPM): CE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CE00
Basic Pay (before locality): $95,000
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Council of Economic Advisers, Seth Smith serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,000. They are classified at grade 00.

Camille Gardner

Economist/Council of Economic Advisers

2025 total comp

$70,408

Sub-department: Council of Economic Advisers
Base pay: $65,408
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,408
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,408
Agency Code (OPM): CE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CE00
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,408
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Council of Economic Advisers, Camille Gardner serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,408. They are classified at grade 00.

Jessie Wall

Economist/Council of Economic Advisers

2025 total comp

$69,000

Sub-department: Council of Economic Advisers
Base pay: $64,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,000
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,000
Agency Code (OPM): CE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CE00
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,000
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Jessie Wall works as a Economist for Council of Economic Advisers based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jessie earned $69,000 in 2025. Their pay grade is 00.

Jackson Mejia

Economist/Council of Economic Advisers

2025 total comp

$66,000

Sub-department: Council of Economic Advisers
Base pay: $66,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,000
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,000
Agency Code (OPM): CE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CE00
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,000
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Council of Economic Advisers, Jackson Mejia serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,000. They are classified at grade 00.

Anna Croley

Economist/Council of Economic Advisers

2024 total comp

$64,000

Sub-department: Council of Economic Advisers
Base pay: $64,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,000
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,000
Agency Code (OPM): CE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CE00
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,000
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Anna Croley works as a Economist for Council of Economic Advisers based in Washington, District of Columbia. Anna earned $64,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Tomer Fidelman

Economist/Council of Economic Advisers

2024 total comp

$64,000

Sub-department: Council of Economic Advisers
Base pay: $64,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,000
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,000
Agency Code (OPM): CE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CE00
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,000
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Tomer Fidelman holds the role of Economist at Council of Economic Advisers based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,000. Their pay grade is 00.

Rachel Pomerantz

Economist/Council of Economic Advisers

2024 total comp

$64,000

Sub-department: Council of Economic Advisers
Base pay: $64,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,000
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,000
Agency Code (OPM): CE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CE00
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,000
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Rachel Pomerantz works as a Economist for Council of Economic Advisers based in Washington, District of Columbia. Rachel earned $64,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Benjamin Weintraut

Economist/Council of Economic Advisers

2024 total comp

$64,000

Sub-department: Council of Economic Advisers
Base pay: $64,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,000
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,000
Agency Code (OPM): CE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CE00
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,000
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Council of Economic Advisers, Benjamin Weintraut serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $64,000. They are classified at grade 00.

Danielle Williamson

Economist/Council of Economic Advisers

2024 total comp

$64,000

Sub-department: Council of Economic Advisers
Base pay: $64,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,000
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,000
Agency Code (OPM): CE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CE00
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,000
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Danielle Williamson is a Economist at Council of Economic Advisers based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $64,000. They are classified at grade 00.