U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Securities and Exchange Commission / Economist

Job-title file

Economist

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

138 employees hold this title in Securities and Exchange Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $214,634, below the department median of $225,116.

Employees: 138
Total payroll: $29.8M
Role median: $214,634
Agency median: $225,116
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$272,100+

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

How total compensation varies among the 138 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. Securities and Exchange Commission pays a median base salary of $216,822 for this role, 74% above that figure — about the 85th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Securities and Exchange Commission sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$67,360

$89,330

$124,720

$174,720

$238,060

Securities and Exchange Commission median · $216,822

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 Securities and Exchange Commission’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 136 of 138 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 Securities and Exchange Commission is $214,634, 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 Securities and Exchange Commission, the median of $214,634 ranks #2 of 43.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$247,426 · 32

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

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

$191,900 · 3

Federal Trade Commission

$191,900 · 88

Department of Justice

$191,900 · 55

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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Claude-Bertrand Courbois

Economist/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$214,634

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $214,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $214,634
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $214,634
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,000
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Claude-Bertrand Courbois is a Economist at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $214,634. They are classified at grade 14.

Paul Lowengrub

Economist/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$214,634

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $214,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $214,634
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $214,634
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,000
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Paul Lowengrub works as a Economist for Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Paul earned $214,634 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Peter Nickoloff

Economist/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$214,634

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $214,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $214,634
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $214,634
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,000
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Peter Nickoloff is a Economist at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $214,634. They are classified at grade 14.

Ignacio Franceschelli

Economist/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$213,575

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $213,575
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,575
Pay grade: 14
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $213,575
Basic Pay (before locality): $156,856
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Ignacio Franceschelli is a Economist at Securities and Exchange Commission based in New York - New York, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $213,575. They are classified at grade 14.

Joshua Mallett

Economist/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$211,210

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $211,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $211,210
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $211,210
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,416
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Joshua Mallett works as a Economist for Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Joshua earned $211,210 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Gregory Price

Economist/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$210,374

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $210,374
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $210,374
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $210,374
Basic Pay (before locality): $158,785
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Gregory Price works as a Economist for Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Gregory earned $210,374 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Albert Sheen

Economist/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$210,374

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $210,374
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $210,374
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $210,374
Basic Pay (before locality): $158,785
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Albert Sheen is a Economist at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $210,374. They are classified at grade 14.

Jonathan Cook

Economist/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$209,118

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $209,118
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,118
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,118
Basic Pay (before locality): $157,837
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Jonathan Cook holds the role of Economist at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $209,118. Their pay grade is 14.

Peter Dixon

Economist/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$208,949

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $208,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,949
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $208,949
Basic Pay (before locality): $157,709
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Peter Dixon is a Economist at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $208,949. They are classified at grade 14.

Aysa Dordzhieva

Economist/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$207,819

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $207,819
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,819
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,819
Basic Pay (before locality): $156,856
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Aysa Dordzhieva works as a Economist for Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Aysa earned $207,819 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Dominique Brabant

Economist/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$207,819

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $207,819
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,819
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,819
Basic Pay (before locality): $156,856
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

At Securities and Exchange Commission, Dominique Brabant serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $207,819. They are classified at grade 14.

Samim Ghamami

Economist/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$207,819

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $207,819
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,819
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,819
Basic Pay (before locality): $156,856
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

At Securities and Exchange Commission, Samim Ghamami serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $207,819. They are classified at grade 14.

Qingqiu Li

Economist/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$207,819

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $207,819
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,819
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,819
Basic Pay (before locality): $156,856
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Qingqiu Li works as a Economist for Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Qingqiu earned $207,819 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Diana Mikhail

Economist/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$207,819

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $207,819
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,819
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,819
Basic Pay (before locality): $156,856
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Diana Mikhail works as a Economist for Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Diana earned $207,819 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Mahdi Mohseni

Economist/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$207,819

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $207,819
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,819
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,819
Basic Pay (before locality): $156,856
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Mahdi Mohseni holds the role of Economist at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $207,819. Their pay grade is 14.

Abdul Munasib

Economist/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$207,819

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $207,819
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,819
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,819
Basic Pay (before locality): $156,856
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

At Securities and Exchange Commission, Abdul Munasib serves as a Economist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $207,819. They are classified at grade 14.

Kevin Roshak

Economist/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$207,819

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $207,819
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,819
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,819
Basic Pay (before locality): $156,856
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Kevin Roshak works as a Economist for Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kevin earned $207,819 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Desmond Toohey

Economist/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$207,819

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $207,819
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,819
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,819
Basic Pay (before locality): $156,856
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Desmond Toohey works as a Economist for Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Desmond earned $207,819 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Lyndon Orton

Economist/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$206,011

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $206,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $206,011
Pay grade: 17
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $206,011
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,492
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Lyndon Orton holds the role of Economist at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $206,011. Their pay grade is 17.

Rago Lopez

Economist/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$205,560

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $205,560
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,560
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $205,560
Basic Pay (before locality): $156,856
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Rago Lopez is a Economist at Securities and Exchange Commission based in Boston, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $205,560. They are classified at grade 14.

Plamen Nikolov

Economist/Securities and Exchange Commission

2024 total comp

$204,971

Sub-department: Securities and Exchange Commission
Base pay: $204,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,971
Pay grade: 14
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $204,971
Basic Pay (before locality): $150,537
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0110
Pay Plan (OPM): SK

Plamen Nikolov holds the role of Economist at Securities and Exchange Commission based in New York - New York, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $204,971. Their pay grade is 14.