U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Commerce / Economist

Job-title file

Economist

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

556 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $145,723, above the department median of $127,707.

Employees: 556
Total payroll: $81.7M
Role median: $145,723
Agency median: $127,707
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$68,405$206,208+

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

How total compensation varies among the 556 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. Department of Commerce pays a median base salary of $145,489 for this role, 17% above that figure — about the 60th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Commerce sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$67,360

$89,330

$124,720

$174,720

$238,060

Department of Commerce median · $145,489

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 Department of Commerce’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Commerce is $145,723, 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 Department of Commerce, the median of $145,723 ranks #27 of 43.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$247,426 · 32

Securities and Exchange Commission

$214,634 · 138

Federal Reserve System

$208,995 · 65

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 5

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$200,226 · 87

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$196,471 · 64

Federal Trade Commission

$191,900 · 88

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

$191,900 · 3

Department of Justice

$191,900 · 55

Federal Communications Commission

$191,350 · 62

Department of Treasury

$183,749 · 363

Small Business Administration

$181,216 · 9

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 $144,042 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 Economistroles 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Hunter Arcand

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$88,694

Sub-department: Bureau of Economic Analysis
Base pay: $88,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,694
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,694
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,694
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

Hunter Arcand works as a Economist for Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. Hunter earned $88,694 in 2024. Their pay grade is 03.

Rafael Gabriel

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$88,077

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $88,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,077
Pay grade: 11
Work city: MT Olive
Work county: Morris
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,077
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 342084027
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rafael Gabriel holds the role of Economist at Department of Commerce based in Mt Olive, New Jersey. In 2024, their total compensation was $88,077. Their pay grade is 11.

Aaron Baker

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$86,362

Sub-department: Bureau of Economic Analysis
Base pay: $86,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,362
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,362
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,362
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

At Department of Commerce, Aaron Baker serves as a Economist based in Suitland, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,362. They are classified at grade 02.

Nicole Gandre

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$85,522

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $85,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,522
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,522
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nicole Gandre works as a Economist for Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. Nicole earned $85,522 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Michael Navarrete

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$85,522

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $85,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,522
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,522
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Michael Navarrete serves as a Economist based in Suitland, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $85,522. They are classified at grade 11.

Rachel Nesbit

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$85,522

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $85,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,522
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,522
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GG

Rachel Nesbit works as a Economist for Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. Rachel earned $85,522 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Tiffany Dang

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$85,300

Sub-department: Bureau of Economic Analysis
Base pay: $85,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,300
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,300
Basic Pay (before locality): $85,300
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

At Department of Commerce, Tiffany Dang serves as a Economist based in Suitland, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $85,300. They are classified at grade 02.

Peter Redmon

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$85,300

Sub-department: Bureau of Economic Analysis
Base pay: $85,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,300
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,300
Basic Pay (before locality): $85,300
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

Peter Redmon holds the role of Economist at Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $85,300. Their pay grade is 02.

Kevin Wade

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$85,300

Sub-department: Bureau of Economic Analysis
Base pay: $85,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,300
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,300
Basic Pay (before locality): $85,300
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

Kevin Wade is a Economist at Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $85,300. They are classified at grade 02.

Jasmine Corazon

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$85,300

Sub-department: Bureau of Economic Analysis
Base pay: $85,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,300
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,300
Basic Pay (before locality): $85,300
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

Jasmine Corazon works as a Economist for Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. Jasmine earned $85,300 in 2024. Their pay grade is 02.

Carlye Poff

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$85,195

Sub-department: Bureau of Economic Analysis
Base pay: $85,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,195
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,195
Basic Pay (before locality): $85,195
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

Carlye Poff is a Economist at Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $85,195. They are classified at grade 02.

Zainab Imbabi

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$85,195

Sub-department: Bureau of Economic Analysis
Base pay: $85,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,195
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,195
Basic Pay (before locality): $85,195
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

Zainab Imbabi holds the role of Economist at Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $85,195. Their pay grade is 02.

Dakota Peterson

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$84,773

Sub-department: Bureau of Economic Analysis
Base pay: $84,773
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,773
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,773
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,773
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

Dakota Peterson is a Economist at Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $84,773. They are classified at grade 02.

Naba Tahir

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$84,646

Sub-department: Bureau of Economic Analysis
Base pay: $84,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $146
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,646
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,500
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

Naba Tahir works as a Economist for Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. Naba earned $84,646 in 2024. Their pay grade is 02.

Julian Sauvage

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$83,965

Sub-department: Bureau of Economic Analysis
Base pay: $83,965
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,965
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,965
Basic Pay (before locality): $83,965
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

At Department of Commerce, Julian Sauvage serves as a Economist based in Suitland, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $83,965. They are classified at grade 02.

Samuel Wheat

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$83,847

Sub-department: Bureau of Economic Analysis
Base pay: $83,847
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,847
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,847
Basic Pay (before locality): $83,847
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

Samuel Wheat is a Economist at Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $83,847. They are classified at grade 02.

Robert Rodriguez

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Rodriguez works as a Economist for Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. Robert earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Jake Kramer

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Jake Kramer serves as a Economist based in Suitland, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Emma Kurtzfreilich

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Emma Kurtzfreilich works as a Economist for Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. Emma earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Timothy Effrem

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Effrem holds the role of Economist at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Isabella Gabriele

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Isabella Gabriele serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Veronica Milosz

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Veronica Milosz is a Economist at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Clare Otting

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Clare Otting serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

James Willett

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: International Trade Administration
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Willett is a Economist at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Valeska Araujo

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Valeska Araujo holds the role of Economist at Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Trisha Biswas

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Trisha Biswas holds the role of Economist at Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Laura Weiwu

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laura Weiwu works as a Economist for Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. Laura earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Jared Wold

Economist/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: U.S. Census Bureau
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jared Wold works as a Economist for Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. Jared earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.