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

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Krishna Pokharel

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$174,894

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $174,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,894
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,243
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Krishna Pokharel works as a Economist for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Krishna earned $174,894 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Andrew Vollmer

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$174,894

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $174,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,894
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,243
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrew Vollmer holds the role of Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $174,894. Their pay grade is 15.

Dimitry Mezhvinsky

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$169,691

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $169,691
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,691
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Cincinnati
Work county: Hamilton
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,691
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391610061
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dimitry Mezhvinsky works as a Economist for Department of Justice based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dimitry earned $169,691 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Jacob Burgdorf

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$169,429

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
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): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Jacob Burgdorf serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $169,429. They are classified at grade 15.

Levi Marks

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$169,429

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
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): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Levi Marks is a Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $169,429. They are classified at grade 15.

Sijia Zhang

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$169,429

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
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): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Sijia Zhang serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $169,429. They are classified at grade 15.

Kaylyn Sanbower

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
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): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kaylyn Sanbower is a Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $167,276. They are classified at grade 14.

Alden Porter

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$165,778

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $165,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,778
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Los Angeles
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,778
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alden Porter holds the role of Economist at Department of Justice based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,778. Their pay grade is 14.

Nathaniel Mark

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$163,964

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $163,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,964
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nathaniel Mark holds the role of Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $163,964. Their pay grade is 15.

Zachary Mozenter

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Zachary Mozenter holds the role of Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,629. Their pay grade is 14.

Alice Li

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alice Li works as a Economist for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Alice earned $162,629 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Samantha Zeller

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Samantha Zeller holds the role of Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,354. Their pay grade is 13.

Ryan Mansley

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ryan Mansley holds the role of Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,354. Their pay grade is 13.

Spencer Kennedy

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$139,395

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,395
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Justice, Spencer Kennedy serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $139,395. They are classified at grade 14.

Andrew Arnold

Economist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Offices, Boards and Divisions
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

Andrew Arnold holds the role of Economist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,962. Their pay grade is 13.