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Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Economist H-1B Salary

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System pays a median H-1B base salary of $160,000 for Economist, across 92 certified LCAs.

Median wage

$160,000

Average wage

$164,663

Range

$155,000–$180,000

25th–90th pct

Certified LCAs

92

Salary distribution

Annualized base salary on certified LCAs. Excludes bonus and stock.

25th
Median
75th
90th
Lowest
$150,000
25th
$155,000
Median
$160,000
Average
$164,663
90th
$180,000
Highest
$220,000

Based on 92 certified base wages, annualized.

Filings by year

19
FY20
26
FY21
17
FY22
9
FY23
6
FY24
12
FY25
3
FY26

Top locations for this role

LocationLCAsMedian
Washington, DC90$160,000
Cambridge, MA1$150,000
Washington, Dc, DC1$170,000