Economist Salary
Updated on: Dec 31, 2025
How much does a Economist make?
The average Economist in the US makes $96,407.
The average bonus for a Economist is $1 which represents 0% of their salary, with 5% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year.
Economists make the most in San Jose, CA at $190,344
averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.
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Economist Salary Average
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Recent Salary Records for Economist
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Type Hispanic Or Latino Male
Size of company 10,000+ employees
City Orange
Yearly Salary reported $55,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 5,001-10,000 employees
City Washington
Yearly Salary reported $130,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 1,001-5,000 employees
City Suitland
Yearly Salary reported $67,650
Type Asian Or Pacific Islander Male
Size of company 5,001-10,000 employees
City Washington
Yearly Salary reported $115,500
Type Asian Or Pacific Islander Male
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Arlington
Yearly Salary reported $170,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 51-200 employees
City Bryan
Yearly Salary reported $135,000
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The majority of people who work as Economist say “10” when asked the question “How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?”
Economist Salary by Company in the US
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