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

Job-title file

Economist

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

90 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $146,069, above the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 90
Total payroll: $13M
Role median: $146,069
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$62,422$197,200+

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

How total compensation varies among the 90 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 Interior pays a median base salary of $146,069 for this role, 17% above that figure — about the 61st percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Interior sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$67,360

$89,330

$124,720

$174,720

$238,060

Department of Interior median · $146,069

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

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Interior is $146,069, 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 Interior, the median of $146,069 ranks #32 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 Department of Interior

Accounting 434
Administrative Officer 783
Archeology 719
Auditing 339
Biological Science Technician 2,979
Budget Analysis 1,213
Civil Engineering 1,288
Contracting 1,164
Custodial Working 526
Dispatching 486
Ecology 660
Education and Training Technician 874
Education and Vocational Training 879
Engineering Equipment Operating 840
Engineering Technical 514
Environmental Protection Specialist 489
Equipment Facilities, and Services 287
Facility Operations Services 684
Financial Administration and Program 905
Financial Clerical and Assistance 1,533
Fish and Wildlife Administration 331
Fish Biology 921
Forestry 306
Forestry Technician 1,480
General Attorney 588
General Business and Industry 968
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 5,065
General Physical Science 1,130
Geography 443
Geology 859
Geophysics 326
Grants Management 433
Guide 1,197
Human Resources Assistance 345
Human Resources Management 1,315
Hydrologic Technician 1,652
Hydrology 1,314
Industrial Equipment Mechanic 272
Information Technology Management 2,357
Laboring 988
Maintenance Mechanic 4,669
Management and Program Analysis 2,063
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 3,662
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 2,628
Motor Vehicle Operating 408
Outdoor Recreation Planning 483
Park Ranger 6,562
Petroleum Engineering 330
Program Management 804
Public Affairs 514
Rangeland Management 300
Realty 940
Recreation Aid and Assistant 268
Safety and Occupational Health Management 347
Secretary 365
Training Instruction 301
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 300
Wildland Fire Management 4,392
Wildlife Biology 880
Wildlife Refuge Management 523

Record list

Employees with this title

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James Caudill

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$198,000

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,000
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fredericksburg
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 511020630
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

James Caudill works as a Economist for Department of Interior based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. James earned $198,000 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Martin Heinze

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Sterling
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 512345107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Martin Heinze works as a Economist for Department of Interior based in Sterling, Virginia. Martin earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Braden Harker

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Braden Harker holds the role of Economist at Department of Interior based in Reston, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Emily Pindilli

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Joan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Department of Interior, Emily Pindilli serves as a Economist based in Reston, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Sarah Coffman

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Sterling
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: P.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 512345107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Sarah Coffman holds the role of Economist at Department of Interior based in Sterling, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Aditi Mirani

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Sterling
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: P.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 512345107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Aditi Mirani is a Economist at Department of Interior based in Sterling, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Kristin Skrabis

Economist/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$195,950

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Kristin Skrabis holds the role of Economist at Department of Interior based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,950. Their pay grade is 15.

Peter Grigelis

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$187,393

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,393
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Baileys Crossroads
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 510119059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Peter Grigelis works as a Economist for Department of Interior based in Baileys Crossroads, Virginia. Peter earned $187,393 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

David Pineault

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: George

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

David Pineault is a Economist at Department of Interior based in Reston, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Kawa Ng

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$186,707

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $186,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,707
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,207
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Kawa Ng holds the role of Economist at Department of Interior based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $186,707. Their pay grade is 15.

Stephen Gillespie

Economist/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 53
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Stephen Gillespie works as a Economist for Department of Interior based in Reston, Virginia. Stephen earned $185,234 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Edward Maillett

Economist/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Baileys Crossroads
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 510119059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Edward Maillett holds the role of Economist at Department of Interior based in Baileys Crossroads, Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,234. Their pay grade is 14.

Mark Gehlhar

Economist/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN22
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Mark Gehlhar is a Economist at Department of Interior based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $185,234. They are classified at grade 14.

Thierno Sow

Economist/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sterling
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: S.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 512345107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Thierno Sow holds the role of Economist at Department of Interior based in Sterling, Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,234. Their pay grade is 14.

Jerry Leonard

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$183,782

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $183,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,782
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Tacoma
Work state: Washington
Middle name: Lamar

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,782
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 532230053
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Department of Interior, Jerry Leonard serves as a Economist based in Tacoma, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $183,782. They are classified at grade 14.

Jayson Pollock

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$183,495

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,495
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sterling
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 512345107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Jayson Pollock works as a Economist for Department of Interior based in Sterling, Virginia. Jayson earned $183,495 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Christian Crowley

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$182,795

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,795
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Nmn.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Christian Crowley works as a Economist for Department of Interior based in Washington, District of Columbia. Christian earned $182,795 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Radford Schantz

Economist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 44
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Radford Schantz holds the role of Economist at Department of Interior based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,216. Their pay grade is 14.

Gregory Schwarz

Economist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Gregory Schwarz works as a Economist for Department of Interior based in Reston, Virginia. Gregory earned $181,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Mark Jensen

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$180,397

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,397
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sterling
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 512345107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Mark Jensen holds the role of Economist at Department of Interior based in Sterling, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $180,397. Their pay grade is 14.

Rebecca Moore

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$177,640

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $177,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,640
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,640
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Department of Interior, Rebecca Moore serves as a Economist based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $177,640. They are classified at grade 14.

Erin Carver

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$176,183

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $176,183
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,183
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,183
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Erin Carver is a Economist at Department of Interior based in Portland, Oregon. 2026 total compensation came to $176,183. They are classified at grade 14.

Omayra Bermudez Lugo

Economist/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$175,735

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $175,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,735
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,735
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,204
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Department of Interior, Omayra Bermudez Lugo serves as a Economist based in Reston, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $175,735. They are classified at grade 14.

Steven Anderson

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$172,700

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: T.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Department of Interior, Steven Anderson serves as a Economist based in Reston, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $172,700. They are classified at grade 14.

Richard Aiken

Economist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$171,076

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,076
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Baileys Crossroads
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Duty Station Code: 510119059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Richard Aiken works as a Economist for Department of Interior based in Baileys Crossroads, Virginia. Richard earned $171,076 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Melissa Braybrooks

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$170,144

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $169,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,144
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Tacoma
Work state: Washington
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,644
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 532230053
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Melissa Braybrooks is a Economist at Department of Interior based in Tacoma, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $170,144. They are classified at grade 14.

Emma Chaiken

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$168,902

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,902
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sterling
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 512345107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Emma Chaiken is a Economist at Department of Interior based in Sterling, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $168,902. They are classified at grade 14.

Kenneth Bagstad

Economist/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$164,418

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $164,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,418
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Charlotte
Work state: Vermont
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,418
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $137,646
Duty Station Code: 500149007
Duty Station State: VT
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Department of Interior, Kenneth Bagstad serves as a Economist based in Charlotte, Vermont. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,418. They are classified at grade 15.

Lynne Koontz

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$163,615

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $163,615
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,615
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Marie

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,615
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Lynne Koontz holds the role of Economist at Department of Interior based in Fort Collins, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $163,615. Their pay grade is 14.

James Barry

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$163,104

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,104
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Department of Interior, James Barry serves as a Economist based in Reston, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $163,104. They are classified at grade 14.

William Taylor

Economist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$162,429

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $162,129
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,429
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Gardnerville
Work state: Nevada
Middle name: J

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,129
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Duty Station Code: 320095005
Duty Station State: NV
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

William Taylor holds the role of Economist at Department of Interior based in Gardnerville, Nevada. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,429. Their pay grade is 14.

Elena Safirova

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$158,322

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,322
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Elena Safirova works as a Economist for Department of Interior based in Reston, Virginia. Elena earned $158,322 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Ensieh Shojaeddini

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$158,322

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,322
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Ensieh Shojaeddini is a Economist at Department of Interior based in Reston, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $158,322. They are classified at grade 13.

Christopher Bay

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$158,306

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $158,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,306
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sterling
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,306
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 512345107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Christopher Bay is a Economist at Department of Interior based in Sterling, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $158,306. They are classified at grade 14.

Heather Best

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$154,280

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $154,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,280
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,280
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Department of Interior, Heather Best serves as a Economist based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,280. They are classified at grade 13.

James Meldrum

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$154,264

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $154,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,264
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Richard

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,264
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

James Meldrum is a Economist at Department of Interior based in Fort Collins, Colorado. 2026 total compensation came to $154,264. They are classified at grade 14.

Alberto Perez

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$154,263

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $154,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,263
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,263
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Department of Interior, Alberto Perez serves as a Economist based in Reston, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,263. They are classified at grade 13.

Thomas Yager

Economist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$153,604

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,604
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Front Royal
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Duty Station Code: 511040187
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Thomas Yager holds the role of Economist at Department of Interior based in Front Royal, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,604. Their pay grade is 13.

Steve Pavich

Economist/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$153,382

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $153,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,382
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Sacramento
Work state: California
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,382
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Steve Pavich is a Economist at Department of Interior based in Sacramento, California. 2026 total compensation came to $153,382. They are classified at grade 13.

Sinan Hastorun

Economist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sterling
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Duty Station Code: 512345107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Department of Interior, Sinan Hastorun serves as a Economist based in Sterling, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.