Job title
Senior Economist H-1B Salaries
116 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $180k.
Median base
$180k
Middle 50%
$147k–$203k
Filings
116
Top sponsor
Compass Lexecon
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 | 1 | $193k |
| FY2025 | 17 | $185k |
| FY2024 | 20 | $180k |
| FY2023 | 12 | $180k |
| FY2022 | 12 | $190k |
| FY2021 | 11 | $180k |
| FY2020 | 7 | $187k |
| FY2019 | 12 | $190k |
| FY2018 | 8 | $138k |
| FY2017 | 11 | $149k |
| FY2016 | 5 | $145k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Senior Economist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Senior Economist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Senior Economist is $180k (FY2026), from 116 filings. The middle 50% earn between $147k and $203k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Senior Economists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Senior Economist are Compass Lexecon, Bates White, American Institutes for Research.
- Where are most H-1B Senior Economist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Senior Economist roles are Washington, DC, New York, NY, Chicago, IL.
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