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

Job-title file

Economist

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

55 employees hold this title in Department of Justice. Median total compensation for the role is $191,900, above the department median of $153,354.

Employees: 55
Total payroll: $10.1M
Role median: $191,900
Agency median: $153,354
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$117,962$221,745+

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

How total compensation varies among the 55 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 Justice pays a median base salary of $191,900 for this role, 54% above that figure — about the 79th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Justice sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$67,360

$89,330

$124,720

$174,720

$238,060

Department of Justice median · $191,900

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

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Justice is $191,900, 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 Justice, the median of $191,900 ranks #7 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

Federal Communications Commission

$191,350 · 62

Department of Treasury

$183,749 · 363

Small Business Administration

$181,216 · 9

Millennium Challenge Corporation

$178,811 · 14

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

Page 1

Russell Pittman

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 46
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Russell Pittman works as a Economist for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Russell earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Anthony Postert

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anthony Postert works as a Economist for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Anthony earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Zhongmin Wang

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Zhongmin Wang serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Helen Knudsen

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Helen Knudsen holds the role of Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Michael Sandfort

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Michael Sandfort serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Harold Van Gieson

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Harold Van Gieson serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Deborah Minehart

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Deborah Minehart works as a Economist for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Deborah earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Fan Zhang

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Broomfield
Work county: Broomfield
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080253014
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Fan Zhang is a Economist at Department of Justice based in Broomfield, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Mark Chicu

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Chicu holds the role of Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Haru Connolly

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Haru Connolly works as a Economist for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Haru earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Mary Fitzpatrick

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Mary Fitzpatrick serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Evan Gee

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Evan Gee is a Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Patrick Greenlee

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patrick Greenlee is a Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Malika Krishna

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Malika Krishna is a Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

June Lee

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

June Lee is a Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Jeffrey Lien

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeffrey Lien is a Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Matthew Magura

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Magura is a Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Suzanne Majewski

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Suzanne Majewski is a Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Diane Owen

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Diane Owen serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Craig Peters

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Craig Peters holds the role of Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Joseph Rossetti

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Joseph Rossetti serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Jennifer Shanefelter

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Shanefelter works as a Economist for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jennifer earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Jessica Stahl

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jessica Stahl is a Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Tor Winston

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tor Winston is a Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Peter Woodward

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Peter Woodward serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Margaret Loudermilk

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Margaret Loudermilk is a Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Ross Brater

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ross Brater is a Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,289. They are classified at grade 15.

Brian Clark

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Clark works as a Economist for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Brian earned $191,289 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Jenny Ho

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jenny Ho holds the role of Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,289. Their pay grade is 15.