Job title
Economist I H-1B Salaries
201 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $127k.
Median base
$127k
Middle 50%
$85k–$140k
Filings
201
Top sponsor
Amazon.com Services
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 2 | $147k |
| FY2025 | 10 | $147k |
| FY2024 | 12 | $90k |
| FY2023 | 38 | $138k |
| FY2022 | 59 | $135k |
| FY2021 | 25 | $78k |
| FY2020 | 30 | $129k |
| FY2019 | 9 | $123k |
| FY2018 | 5 | $123k |
| FY2017 | 6 | $87k |
| FY2016 | 5 | $100k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Economist I
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Economist I?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Economist I is $127k (FY2026), from 201 filings. The middle 50% earn between $85k and $140k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Economist Is?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Economist I are Amazon.com Services, Amazon Web Services, General Motors Financial.
- Where are most H-1B Economist I jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Economist I roles are Seattle, WA, New York, NY, Arlington, VA.
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