U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Millennium Challenge Corporation / Economist

Job-title file

Economist at Millennium Challenge Corporation, U.S. Federal Government

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

13 employees hold this title in Millennium Challenge Corporation. Median total compensation for the role is $198,385, above the department median of $195,546.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $2.6M
Role median: $198,385
Agency median: $195,546
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$157,342$223,851+

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

How total compensation varies among the 13 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. Millennium Challenge Corporation pays a median base salary of $198,385 for this role, 59% above that figure — about the 81st percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Millennium Challenge Corporation sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$67,360

$89,330

$124,720

$174,720

$238,060

Millennium Challenge Corporation median · $198,385

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 Millennium Challenge Corporation’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Millennium Challenge Corporation is $198,385, 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 Millennium Challenge Corporation, the median of $198,385 ranks #6 of 43.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$259,302 · 37

Securities and Exchange Commission

$243,997 · 141

Federal Reserve System

$234,061 · 66

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$216,716 · 89

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$202,671 · 72

Federal Trade Commission

$197,200 · 100

Federal Communications Commission

$195,200 · 62

Department of Justice

$195,200 · 61

National Science Foundation

$194,066 · 5

Department of Treasury

$191,850 · 416

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$180,215 · 7

Office of Management and Budget

$179,671 · 22

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 $152,736 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 Economist roles 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.

Same department

Other job titles in Millennium Challenge Corporation

Record list

Employees with this title

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Bradley Cunningham

Economist/Millennium Challenge Corporation

2026 total comp

$224,170

Sub-department: Millennium Challenge Corporation
Base pay: $224,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $224,170
Pay grade: 2C
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $224,170
Agency Code (OPM): MI
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): MI00
Basic Pay (before locality): $224,170
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Bradley Cunningham holds the role of Economist at Millennium Challenge Corporation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $224,170. Their pay grade is 2C.

Sandra Ospina

Economist/Millennium Challenge Corporation

2025 total comp

$222,840

Sub-department: Millennium Challenge Corporation
Base pay: $222,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $222,840
Pay grade: 2C
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $222,840
Agency Code (OPM): MI
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): MI00
Basic Pay (before locality): $222,840
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Millennium Challenge Corporation, Sandra Ospina serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $222,840. They are classified at grade 2C.

Sudarshan Gooptu

Economist/Millennium Challenge Corporation

2025 total comp

$221,210

Sub-department: Millennium Challenge Corporation
Base pay: $221,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $221,210
Pay grade: 2D
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $221,210
Agency Code (OPM): MI
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): MI00
Basic Pay (before locality): $221,210
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Sudarshan Gooptu holds the role of Economist at Millennium Challenge Corporation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $221,210. Their pay grade is 2D.

Steven Anderson

Economist/Millennium Challenge Corporation

2026 total comp

$218,089

Sub-department: Millennium Challenge Corporation
Base pay: $218,089
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $218,089
Pay grade: 3A
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Craig

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $218,089
Agency Code (OPM): MI
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): MI00
Basic Pay (before locality): $218,089
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Steven Anderson works as a Economist for Millennium Challenge Corporation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Steven earned $218,089 in 2026. Their pay grade is 3A.

Peter Glick

Economist/Millennium Challenge Corporation

2026 total comp

$218,089

Sub-department: Millennium Challenge Corporation
Base pay: $218,089
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $218,089
Pay grade: 3A
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $218,089
Agency Code (OPM): MI
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): MI00
Basic Pay (before locality): $218,089
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Peter Glick works as a Economist for Millennium Challenge Corporation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Peter earned $218,089 in 2026. Their pay grade is 3A.

Frederick Bowen

Economist/Millennium Challenge Corporation

2026 total comp

$202,671

Sub-department: Millennium Challenge Corporation
Base pay: $202,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $202,671
Pay grade: 3A
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $202,671
Agency Code (OPM): MI
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): MI00
Basic Pay (before locality): $202,671
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Frederick Bowen works as a Economist for Millennium Challenge Corporation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Frederick earned $202,671 in 2026. Their pay grade is 3A.

Kathleen Farrin

Economist/Millennium Challenge Corporation

2026 total comp

$198,385

Sub-department: Millennium Challenge Corporation
Base pay: $198,385
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,385
Pay grade: 3A
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $198,385
Agency Code (OPM): MI
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): MI00
Basic Pay (before locality): $198,385
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Kathleen Farrin is a Economist at Millennium Challenge Corporation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $198,385. They are classified at grade 3A.

Caroline Smith

Economist/Millennium Challenge Corporation

2026 total comp

$190,297

Sub-department: Millennium Challenge Corporation
Base pay: $190,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,297
Pay grade: 3A
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,297
Agency Code (OPM): MI
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): MI00
Basic Pay (before locality): $190,297
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Caroline Smith works as a Economist for Millennium Challenge Corporation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Caroline earned $190,297 in 2026. Their pay grade is 3A.

Stefan Osborne

Economist/Millennium Challenge Corporation

2025 total comp

$178,966

Sub-department: Millennium Challenge Corporation
Base pay: $178,966
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,966
Pay grade: 3B
Work city: Columbus
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,966
Agency Code (OPM): MI
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): MI00
Basic Pay (before locality): $178,966
Duty Station Code: 391800049
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Stefan Osborne holds the role of Economist at Millennium Challenge Corporation based in Columbus, Ohio. In 2025, their total compensation was $178,966. Their pay grade is 3B.

Mesbah Motamed

Economist/Millennium Challenge Corporation

2026 total comp

$178,006

Sub-department: Millennium Challenge Corporation
Base pay: $178,006
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,006
Pay grade: 3A
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,006
Agency Code (OPM): MI
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): MI00
Basic Pay (before locality): $178,006
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

At Millennium Challenge Corporation, Mesbah Motamed serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $178,006. They are classified at grade 3A.

Benjamin Bryant

Economist/Millennium Challenge Corporation

2025 total comp

$171,656

Sub-department: Millennium Challenge Corporation
Base pay: $171,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,656
Pay grade: 3A
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,656
Agency Code (OPM): MI
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): MI00
Basic Pay (before locality): $171,656
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Benjamin Bryant holds the role of Economist at Millennium Challenge Corporation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $171,656. Their pay grade is 3A.

Andrew Carter

Economist/Millennium Challenge Corporation

2025 total comp

$169,533

Sub-department: Millennium Challenge Corporation
Base pay: $169,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,533
Pay grade: 3A
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,533
Agency Code (OPM): MI
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): MI00
Basic Pay (before locality): $169,533
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Andrew Carter is a Economist at Millennium Challenge Corporation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $169,533. They are classified at grade 3A.

Brian Epley

Economist/Millennium Challenge Corporation

2026 total comp

$157,342

Sub-department: Millennium Challenge Corporation
Base pay: $157,342
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,342
Pay grade: 3B
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,342
Agency Code (OPM): MI
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): MI00
Basic Pay (before locality): $157,342
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110

Brian Epley is a Economist at Millennium Challenge Corporation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $157,342. They are classified at grade 3B.