What Economists earn on H1B by wage level
The DOL assigns each filing one of four wage levels by experience. The gap from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV) is $149,412.
Level I (Entry)
$90,588
46 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$136,994
72 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$170,055
47 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$240,000
38 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for economists
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Cra | $186,500 |
| Analysis | $170,000 |
| Amazon | $168,480 |
| Econic Partners | $165,000 |
| National Economic Research Associates | $105,000 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Economists (SOC) category, disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor (OFLC) for FY2026 (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Hourly wages annualized at 2,080 hours. LCA wages are the attested floor; total comp is often higher.