GS-0110 Economist: Federal Salary & Workforce Data (2026)

Salary Source: OPM Federal Workforce Data (EHRI Snapshot, April 2026) • Records included: 3,291 • Redaction rate: 13.8%

GS-0110 Economist — Pay at a Glance

The GS-0110 Economist series showed 3,291 non-redacted federal employees in the April 2026 OPM snapshot. The verified average salary is $154,229/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Use our GS Pay Calculator for your exact salary by grade, step, and location.

$154K

GS-0110 verified avg salary (2026)

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OPM occupational series

Salary = base pay + locality pay; excludes benefits. REDACTED records (OPM data release policy) are excluded from averages. Pay plan: General Schedule (GS). View occupation salary detail on OPM FedScope →

GS-0110 Employment Overview

GS-0110 Economist workforce data. Source: OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026.
Metric	Value	Source & Notes
Avg Series Salary	$154,229	OPM EHRI Snapshot (April 2026). 3,291 non-redacted records. Base + locality pay; excludes benefits.
Non-redacted records (sample size)	3,291	OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026. REDACTED records excluded per OPM data release policy.
Redaction rate	13.8%	OPM redacts salary records for privacy-sensitive positions (DoD, law enforcement, intelligence). FedTools suppresses series averages when redaction exceeds 20%.
Pay plan(s)	General Schedule (GS)	Primary pay plan(s) used for this occupational series in the federal government.
Typical grades	GS-9 to GS-15	Most common grade range for this series. Actual assignment depends on the position description and agency.
Locality pay	17.06% – 44.15%	Varies by duty station across 58 OPM pay areas. Rate × base pay = locality supplement. Included in the average salary above.
Pay cap (2026)	$197,200	Executive Schedule Level IV. Applies to GS employees whose locality-adjusted salary would exceed this amount. Title 38 and special pay plans may exceed this cap.

Top Agencies Employing GS-0110 Economists

Based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026). Actual grade, step, and locality assignment varies by position and location.

✓Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA / Commerce)
✓Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS / Labor)
✓Federal Reserve Board (FRB)
✓Department of Agriculture (USDA — Economic Research Service)
✓Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
✓Council of Economic Advisers (CEA)

Key Duties — GS-0110 Economist

Representative duties for the 0110 occupational series based on OPM classification standards. Specific responsibilities vary by position and agency.

→Macroeconomic analysis and national income accounting (BEA)
→Labor market and consumer price statistics (BLS)
→Agricultural market and food supply chain research (USDA ERS)
→Regulatory economic analysis (benefit-cost analysis for proposed rules)
→Fiscal and budget analysis and economic projections

About the GS-0110 Economist Series

Federal Economists hold positions across virtually every cabinet department and major independent agency. The $154,229 average — second only to Patent Examiners among batch 2 series — reflects the heavy GS-13 to GS-15 concentration of the workforce; most federal economics positions require at minimum a master's degree, and many require a PhD. The Federal Reserve Board's FR pay scale and interagency mobility between GS and Fed positions contribute to the premium. The 13.8% redaction rate is attributable to DoD economic analysis and intelligence-community economic units, which are suppressed in OPM public data.

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GS-0110 Economist — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a GS-0110 Economist?↓

The verified average salary for the GS-0110 Economist series is $154,229 as of 2026, based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot data (3,291 non-redacted records; 13.8% redaction rate). Use our GS Pay Calculator to find your exact pay by grade, step, and duty station.

What GS grades apply to the 0110 series?↓

The GS-0110 Economist series typically spans GS-9 to GS-15. Actual grade assignment depends on the position description, agency, and your qualifications. Use our GS Pay Calculator to look up the exact salary for any grade, step, and locality.

Which agencies employ GS-0110 Economists?↓

The largest federal employers of GS-0110 Economists include: Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA / Commerce), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS / Labor), Federal Reserve Board (FRB), Department of Agriculture (USDA — Economic Research Service), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). These figures are based on the OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026).

How is federal pay determined for GS-0110 positions?↓

Federal civilian pay for GS positions = Base Pay (by grade and step) × (1 + Locality Rate). The GS table has 15 grades (GS-1 through GS-15) and 10 steps per grade. Locality adjustments range from 17.06% (Rest of U.S.) to over 44% in San Jose–San Francisco. Use our GS Pay Calculator for an instant result.

Do GS-0110 federal employees receive FERS retirement benefits?↓

Yes, most GS-0110 positions qualify for the full federal benefits package: FERS pension (1–1.1% × High-3 Salary × Years of Service), TSP with up to 5% agency match, FEHB health insurance (government pays ~70% of premium), FEGLI life insurance, and FEDVIP dental/vision. Use our FERS Retirement Calculator to estimate your retirement income.

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Data Accuracy Notice (YMYL): Salary figures are from the OPM Federal Workforce Data portal (EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026). The annualized_adjusted_basic_pay field captures base pay + locality pay under all pay plans (GS, Title 38, special rates). REDACTED records are excluded per OPM data release policy. FedTools publishes series-specific averages only when the non-redacted sample is representative (redaction ≤ 20%, n ≥ 50). This page does not constitute financial or career advice. Always verify current pay rates with your agency HR office and OPM.gov.

GS-0110 Economist — Federal Salary & Workforce Data (2026)