U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Federal Reserve System / Economist

Job-title file

Economist

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

65 employees hold this title in Federal Reserve System. Median total compensation for the role is $208,995, above the department median of $185,831.

Employees: 65
Total payroll: $12.3M
Role median: $208,995
Agency median: $185,831
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$71,483$260,040+

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

How total compensation varies among the 65 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. Federal Reserve System pays a median base salary of $208,995 for this role, 68% above that figure — about the 83rd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Federal Reserve System sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$67,360

$89,330

$124,720

$174,720

$238,060

Federal Reserve System median · $208,995

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 Federal Reserve System’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Federal Reserve System is $208,995, 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 Federal Reserve System, the median of $208,995 ranks #3 of 43.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$247,426 · 32

Securities and Exchange Commission

$214,634 · 138

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

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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Jason Brown

Economist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$269,000

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $269,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $269,000
Pay grade: 82
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $269,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $219,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Jason Brown holds the role of Economist at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $269,000. Their pay grade is 82.

Susan Singer

Economist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$262,000

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $262,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $262,000
Pay grade: 81
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $262,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $218,101
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Susan Singer is a Economist at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $262,000. They are classified at grade 81.

Scott Fulford

Economist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$255,000

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $255,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,000
Pay grade: 71
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $255,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $216,112
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

At Federal Reserve System, Scott Fulford serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $255,000. They are classified at grade 71.

Dustin Beckett

Economist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$255,000

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $255,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,000
Pay grade: 71
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $255,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $216,112
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Dustin Beckett holds the role of Economist at Federal Reserve System based in Seattle, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $255,000. Their pay grade is 71.

Jason Dietrich

Economist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$255,000

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $255,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,000
Pay grade: 72
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $255,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $231,240
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Jason Dietrich is a Economist at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $255,000. They are classified at grade 72.

Brian Bucks

Economist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$255,000

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $255,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,000
Pay grade: 71
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $255,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $216,112
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Brian Bucks works as a Economist for Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. Brian earned $255,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 71.

Octavian Carare

Economist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$255,000

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $255,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,000
Pay grade: 72
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $255,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $231,240
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Octavian Carare holds the role of Economist at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $255,000. Their pay grade is 72.

Erik Durbin

Economist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$255,000

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $255,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,000
Pay grade: 72
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $255,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $231,240
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

At Federal Reserve System, Erik Durbin serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $255,000. They are classified at grade 72.

Christa Gibbs

Economist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$255,000

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $255,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,000
Pay grade: 71
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $255,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $212,206
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

At Federal Reserve System, Christa Gibbs serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $255,000. They are classified at grade 71.

Camille Hinds

Economist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$255,000

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $255,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,000
Pay grade: 72
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $255,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $231,240
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Camille Hinds holds the role of Economist at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $255,000. Their pay grade is 72.

Yan Lau

Economist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$255,000

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $255,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,000
Pay grade: 72
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $255,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $219,749
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Yan Lau is a Economist at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $255,000. They are classified at grade 72.

Feng Liu

Economist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$255,000

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $255,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,000
Pay grade: 72
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $255,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $231,239
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Feng Liu works as a Economist for Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. Feng earned $255,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 72.

Katherine Lopiccalo

Economist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$255,000

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $255,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,000
Pay grade: 72
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $255,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $216,182
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Katherine Lopiccalo works as a Economist for Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. Katherine earned $255,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 72.

Eva Nagypal

Economist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$255,000

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $255,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,000
Pay grade: 71
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $255,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $216,112
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Eva Nagypal is a Economist at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $255,000. They are classified at grade 71.

Caroline Ratcliffe

Economist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$255,000

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $255,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,000
Pay grade: 71
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $255,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $216,112
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

Caroline Ratcliffe works as a Economist for Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. Caroline earned $255,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 71.

David Low

Economist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$251,074

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $251,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $251,074
Pay grade: 71
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $251,074
Basic Pay (before locality): $202,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

David Low is a Economist at Federal Reserve System based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $251,074. They are classified at grade 71.

Judith Ricks

Economist/Federal Reserve System

2024 total comp

$251,074

Sub-department: Bureau of Consumer Finance Pro
Base pay: $251,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $251,074
Pay grade: 71
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $251,074
Basic Pay (before locality): $202,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): CN

At Federal Reserve System, Judith Ricks serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $251,074. They are classified at grade 71.