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

Job-title file

Economist

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

102 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $162,629, above the department median of $107,590.

Employees: 102
Total payroll: $16.2M
Role median: $162,629
Agency median: $107,590
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$86,962$193,400+

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

How total compensation varies among the 102 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 Homeland Security pays a median base salary of $162,629 for this role, 30% above that figure — about the 69th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Homeland Security sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$67,360

$89,330

$124,720

$174,720

$238,060

Department of Homeland Security median · $162,629

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 Homeland Security’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Homeland Security is $162,629, 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 Homeland Security, the median of $162,629 ranks #16 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 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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Kathryn Laurence

Economist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kathryn Laurence is a Economist at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $171,923. They are classified at grade 14.

Mazhar Awan

Economist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Mazhar Awan serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $171,923. They are classified at grade 14.

Robert Corea

Economist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Corea works as a Economist for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Robert earned $171,923 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Brandon Farlander

Economist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brandon Farlander is a Economist at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $171,923. They are classified at grade 14.

Russell Rhine

Economist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: Transportation Security Administration
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: J
Work city: Springfield
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512305059
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SV

Russell Rhine works as a Economist for Department of Homeland Security based in Springfield, Virginia. Russell earned $171,923 in 2024. Their pay grade is J.

Carlisle Kim

Economist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$170,515

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $170,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,515
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lake Forest
Work county: Orange
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $170,515
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061794059
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carlisle Kim is a Economist at Department of Homeland Security based in Lake Forest, California. 2024 total compensation came to $170,515. They are classified at grade 14.

Hayley Brandt

Economist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$169,429

Sub-department: DHS Headquarters
Base pay: $169,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,429
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,429
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,142
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Hayley Brandt serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $169,429. They are classified at grade 15.

Michael Conforti

Economist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$169,429

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $169,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,429
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,429
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,142
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Conforti works as a Economist for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Michael earned $169,429 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Jose Davalos

Economist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jose Davalos works as a Economist for Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jose earned $167,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Andrew Blee

Economist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrew Blee is a Economist at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Carl Johnston

Economist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Carl Johnston serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Laura Judkins

Economist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Catonsville
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240255005
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laura Judkins holds the role of Economist at Department of Homeland Security based in Catonsville, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,276. Their pay grade is 14.

Joseph Kirby

Economist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Hyattsville
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240830033
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Kirby works as a Economist for Department of Homeland Security based in Hyattsville, Maryland. Joseph earned $167,276 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Nedo Lazaneo

Economist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Homeland Security, Nedo Lazaneo serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Rick Sanborn

Economist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rick Sanborn is a Economist at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Nikita Silver

Economist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nikita Silver holds the role of Economist at Department of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,276. Their pay grade is 14.