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

Job-title file

Economist

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

363 employees hold this title in Department of Treasury. Median total compensation for the role is $183,749, above the department median of $128,017.

Employees: 363
Total payroll: $66M
Role median: $183,749
Agency median: $128,017
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$302,200+

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

How total compensation varies among the 363 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 Treasury pays a median base salary of $182,652 for this role, 46% above that figure — about the 77th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Treasury sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$67,360

$89,330

$124,720

$174,720

$238,060

Department of Treasury median · $182,652

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

Computed over the 361 of 363 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 Treasury is $183,749, 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 Treasury, the median of $183,749 ranks #11 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

Department of Justice

$191,900 · 55

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

$191,900 · 3

Federal Communications Commission

$191,350 · 62

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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Stephen Karolyi

Economist/Department of Treasury

2024 total comp

$306,498

Sub-department: Office of Comptroller of Currency
Base pay: $306,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $498
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $306,498
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $306,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $267,301
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): NB

At Department of Treasury, Stephen Karolyi serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $306,498. They are classified at grade 07.

Souphala Chomsisengphet

Economist/Department of Treasury

2024 total comp

$302,727

Sub-department: Office of Comptroller of Currency
Base pay: $302,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $527
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $302,727
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $302,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $250,452
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): NB

Souphala Chomsisengphet is a Economist at Department of Treasury based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $302,727. They are classified at grade 07.

Junjie Sun

Economist/Department of Treasury

2024 total comp

$302,675

Sub-department: Office of Comptroller of Currency
Base pay: $302,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $475
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $302,675
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $302,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $250,452
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): NB

Junjie Sun holds the role of Economist at Department of Treasury based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $302,675. Their pay grade is 07.

Feng Li

Economist/Department of Treasury

2024 total comp

$302,566

Sub-department: Office of Comptroller of Currency
Base pay: $302,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $366
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $302,566
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $302,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $250,452
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): NB

At Department of Treasury, Feng Li serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $302,566. They are classified at grade 07.

Thomas Ruchti

Economist/Department of Treasury

2024 total comp

$302,383

Sub-department: Departmental Offices
Base pay: $302,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $302,383
Pay grade: 70
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $302,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $258,623
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): OR

At Department of Treasury, Thomas Ruchti serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $302,383. They are classified at grade 70.

Min Qi

Economist/Department of Treasury

2024 total comp

$302,336

Sub-department: Office of Comptroller of Currency
Base pay: $302,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $136
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $302,336
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $302,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $250,452
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): NB

Min Qi is a Economist at Department of Treasury based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $302,336. They are classified at grade 07.

Ioan Voicu

Economist/Department of Treasury

2024 total comp

$302,200

Sub-department: Office of Comptroller of Currency
Base pay: $302,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $302,200
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $302,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $250,452
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): NB

Ioan Voicu holds the role of Economist at Department of Treasury based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $302,200. Their pay grade is 07.

Mohammad Hasan

Economist/Department of Treasury

2024 total comp

$302,200

Sub-department: Office of Comptroller of Currency
Base pay: $302,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $302,200
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $302,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $250,452
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): NB

Mohammad Hasan is a Economist at Department of Treasury based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $302,200. They are classified at grade 07.

Marilyn Jacob

Economist/Department of Treasury

2024 total comp

$302,200

Sub-department: Office of Comptroller of Currency
Base pay: $302,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $302,200
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $302,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $241,998
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): NB

At Department of Treasury, Marilyn Jacob serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $302,200. They are classified at grade 07.

Anne Kerttula

Economist/Department of Treasury

2024 total comp

$302,200

Sub-department: Office of Comptroller of Currency
Base pay: $302,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $302,200
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $302,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $250,452
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): NB

Anne Kerttula works as a Economist for Department of Treasury based in Washington, District of Columbia. Anne earned $302,200 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Douglas Robertson

Economist/Department of Treasury

2024 total comp

$302,200

Sub-department: Office of Comptroller of Currency
Base pay: $302,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $302,200
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $302,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $250,452
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): NB

Douglas Robertson works as a Economist for Department of Treasury based in Washington, District of Columbia. Douglas earned $302,200 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Robert Scavotto

Economist/Department of Treasury

2024 total comp

$302,200

Sub-department: Office of Comptroller of Currency
Base pay: $302,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $302,200
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $302,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $250,452
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): NB

Robert Scavotto holds the role of Economist at Department of Treasury based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $302,200. Their pay grade is 07.

Xiaolong Yang

Economist/Department of Treasury

2024 total comp

$302,200

Sub-department: Office of Comptroller of Currency
Base pay: $302,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $302,200
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $302,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $250,452
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): NB

Xiaolong Yang holds the role of Economist at Department of Treasury based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $302,200. Their pay grade is 07.

Xinlei Zhao

Economist/Department of Treasury

2024 total comp

$302,200

Sub-department: Office of Comptroller of Currency
Base pay: $302,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $302,200
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $302,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $250,452
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): NB

Xinlei Zhao works as a Economist for Department of Treasury based in Washington, District of Columbia. Xinlei earned $302,200 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Akhtarur Siddique

Economist/Department of Treasury

2024 total comp

$302,200

Sub-department: Office of Comptroller of Currency
Base pay: $302,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $302,200
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $302,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $250,452
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): NB

Akhtarur Siddique is a Economist at Department of Treasury based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $302,200. They are classified at grade 07.

Alexander Reisz

Economist/Department of Treasury

2024 total comp

$299,184

Sub-department: Office of Comptroller of Currency
Base pay: $299,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $299,184
Pay grade: 06
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $299,184
Basic Pay (before locality): $209,059
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): NB

Alexander Reisz holds the role of Economist at Department of Treasury based in New York - New York, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $299,184. Their pay grade is 06.

Sriram Rajan

Economist/Department of Treasury

2024 total comp

$297,675

Sub-department: Departmental Offices
Base pay: $297,675
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $297,675
Pay grade: 70
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $297,675
Basic Pay (before locality): $238,064
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): OR

Sriram Rajan is a Economist at Department of Treasury based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $297,675. They are classified at grade 70.

Dasol Kim

Economist/Department of Treasury

2024 total comp

$287,973

Sub-department: Departmental Offices
Base pay: $287,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $110
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $287,973
Pay grade: 70
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $287,863
Basic Pay (before locality): $230,217
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): OR

Dasol Kim holds the role of Economist at Department of Treasury based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $287,973. Their pay grade is 70.