U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Health and Human Services / Economist

Job-title file

Economist

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

237 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $153,336, above the department median of $129,759.

Employees: 237
Total payroll: $34.8M
Role median: $153,336
Agency median: $129,759
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$52,175$214,058+

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

How total compensation varies among the 237 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 Health and Human Services pays a median base salary of $153,336 for this role, 23% above that figure — about the 64th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Health and Human Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$67,360

$89,330

$124,720

$174,720

$238,060

Department of Health and Human Services median · $153,336

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 Health and Human Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Health and Human Services is $153,336, 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 Health and Human Services, the median of $153,336 ranks #22 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

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

$191,900 · 3

Department of Justice

$191,900 · 55

Federal Trade Commission

$191,900 · 88

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 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Candon Johnson

Economist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Morgantown
Work county: Monongalia
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 541840061
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Candon Johnson is a Economist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Morgantown, West Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $124,093. They are classified at grade 13.

Sarah Barnett

Economist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$123,850

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $123,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,850
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Decatur
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,850
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 131610089
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Sarah Barnett serves as a Economist based in Decatur, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,850. They are classified at grade 13.

Gonzalez Mejia

Economist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$123,850

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $123,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,850
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,850
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gonzalez Mejia works as a Economist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. Gonzalez earned $123,850 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

John Pope

Economist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$123,850

Sub-department: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Base pay: $123,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,850
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Woodstock
Work county: Cherokee
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,850
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 136040057
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, John Pope serves as a Economist based in Woodstock, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,850. They are classified at grade 13.

Crystal Orjiako

Economist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$123,576

Sub-department: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Base pay: $123,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,576
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Frisco
Work county: Denton
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482520121
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Crystal Orjiako serves as a Economist based in Frisco, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,576. They are classified at grade 13.

Eden Volkov

Economist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Office Secretary Health and Human Services
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Eden Volkov serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,894. They are classified at grade 13.

Lingrui Liu

Economist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Agy for Healthcare Research and Quality
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,894
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): RG

Lingrui Liu works as a Economist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. Lingrui earned $121,894 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Lexie Grove

Economist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Takoma Park
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241540031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lexie Grove holds the role of Economist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Takoma Park, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,894. Their pay grade is 13.

Shelley Harrow

Economist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Woodlawn
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241698005
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shelley Harrow holds the role of Economist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Woodlawn, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,894. Their pay grade is 13.

Christopher Dunphy

Economist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$120,207

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $120,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,207
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,207
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Dunphy is a Economist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $120,207. They are classified at grade 13.

Samuel Eppink

Economist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$120,207

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $120,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,207
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,207
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Samuel Eppink serves as a Economist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $120,207. They are classified at grade 13.

Shichao Tang

Economist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$120,207

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $120,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,207
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,207
Basic Pay (before locality): $120,207
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): RG

Shichao Tang holds the role of Economist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $120,207. Their pay grade is 00.

Jose Martinez

Economist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$118,337

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,337
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Greenbelt
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jose Martinez is a Economist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Greenbelt, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $118,337. They are classified at grade 13.

Alia Bayatti

Economist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Alia Bayatti serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $117,962. They are classified at grade 13.

Frank Cirillo

Economist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Administration for Children and Families
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Frank Cirillo serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $117,962. They are classified at grade 13.

Richard Kendall

Economist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$117,198

Sub-department: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Base pay: $117,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,198
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Paducah
Work county: Mccracken
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,198
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 212520145
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Kendall works as a Economist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Paducah, Kentucky. Richard earned $117,198 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.