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

Job-title file

Economist

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

1,267 employees hold this title in Department of Labor. Median total compensation for the role is $122,811, above the department median of $118,941.

Employees: 1,267
Total payroll: $153M
Role median: $122,811
Agency median: $118,941
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$49,025$191,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 1,267 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 Labor pays a median base salary of $122,811 for this role, 2% below that figure — about the 49th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Labor sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$67,360

$89,330

$124,720

$174,720

$238,060

Department of Labor median · $122,811

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

Computed over the 1,266 of 1,267 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Labor is $122,811, 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 Labor, the median of $122,811 ranks #39 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

Department of Justice

$191,900 · 55

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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Jay Berman

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of Assistant Secretary for Policy
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): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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

Hong Kim

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of Assistant Secretary for Policy
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): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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

Jens Svenson

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Occupational Safety and Health Administrative
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): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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

Christopher Manning

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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

Brent Hill

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$191,789

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,789
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brent Hill works as a Economist for Department of Labor based in Invalid, Invalid. Brent earned $191,789 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Brian Adams

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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 Adams is a Economist at Department of Labor based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,289. They are classified at grade 15.

Mark Dumas

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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

Lisa Fieldhouse

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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

Melinda Giancola

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Melinda Giancola serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,289. They are classified at grade 15.

Eric Winslow

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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

Alison Spock

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Office of Assistant Secretary for Policy
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): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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

James Butikofer

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Employee Benefits Security Administratio
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): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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

Lynn Johnson

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Employee Benefits Security Administratio
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): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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

Michael Wolf

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$190,988

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $190,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,988
Pay grade: 15
Work city: San Diego
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,988
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Wolf holds the role of Economist at Department of Labor based in San Diego, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $190,988. Their pay grade is 15.

Jennifer Coleman

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$190,616

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $190,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,616
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,616
Basic Pay (before locality): $190,616
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): ES

Jennifer Coleman works as a Economist for Department of Labor based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jennifer earned $190,616 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Christopher Rosenlund

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$190,616

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $190,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,616
Pay grade: 00
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,616
Basic Pay (before locality): $190,616
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): ES

Christopher Rosenlund is a Economist at Department of Labor based in San Francisco, California. 2024 total compensation came to $190,616. They are classified at grade 00.

William Sibley

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$189,438

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $189,438
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,438
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,438
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

William Sibley works as a Economist for Department of Labor based in Boston, Massachusetts. William earned $189,438 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Jason Palmer

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$189,207

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $189,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,207
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,207
Basic Pay (before locality): $189,207
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): ES

Jason Palmer is a Economist at Department of Labor based in Chicago, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $189,207. They are classified at grade 00.

Bovee Hall

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$185,941

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $185,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,941
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,941
Basic Pay (before locality): $185,941
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): ES

Bovee Hall is a Economist at Department of Labor based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $185,941. They are classified at grade 00.

Rozi Ulics

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$185,824

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rozi Ulics holds the role of Economist at Department of Labor based in Invalid, Invalid. In 2024, their total compensation was $185,824. Their pay grade is 15.

Jonathan Weinhagen

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$185,824

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jonathan Weinhagen is a Economist at Department of Labor based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $185,824. They are classified at grade 15.

Thomas Krolik

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$185,824

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Thomas Krolik serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $185,824. They are classified at grade 15.

Bingxin Yu

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$185,824

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bingxin Yu works as a Economist for Department of Labor based in Arlington, Virginia. Bingxin earned $185,824 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Mark Dewolf

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$185,824

Sub-department: Employee Benefits Security Administratio
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Dewolf is a Economist at Department of Labor based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $185,824. They are classified at grade 15.

Charles Mccormick

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$185,824

Sub-department: Occupational Safety and Health Administrative
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Charles Mccormick works as a Economist for Department of Labor based in Washington, District of Columbia. Charles earned $185,824 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Jessica Stone

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$185,824

Sub-department: Occupational Safety and Health Administrative
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jessica Stone holds the role of Economist at Department of Labor based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $185,824. Their pay grade is 15.

Anya Stockburger

Economist/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$185,824

Sub-department: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Anya Stockburger serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $185,824. They are classified at grade 15.