Economist Salary in Alaska
As of 2026-10-14, the median posted salary for Economist positions in Alaska is $110,073 per year, based on 9 public-sector job postings from 3 Alaska employers tracked by Alaska Jobs.
On the state salary schedule
Postings for this role cite state pay Ranges 20, 22. On the current GG schedule (basic pay, before geographic differential):
| Range | Step A (new hire) | Step F (~5 yrs) |
|---|---|---|
| Range 20 | $81,783/yr | $96,993/yr |
| Range 22 | $93,502/yr | $111,014/yr |
Duty stations outside Anchorage add a geographic differential of up to 60% on top of these figures. Full tables: Alaska state salary schedule.
Median over time
weekly snapshots since 2026-29
Who hires this role
Department of the Air Force Headquarters (federal) · Internal Revenue Service (federal) · Revenue
Quick answers computed from the live data — always current
What does a Economist make in Alaska?
The median posted salary for Economist in Alaska is $110,073 per year, based on 9 public-sector job postings from 3 Alaska employers tracked by Alaska Jobs. The middle half of postings pay between $83,128 and $139,708 per year.
What is the salary range for Economist jobs in Alaska?
Across current and recent Alaska listings, posted pay for Economist runs from $70,863 at the low end to $197,200 at the high end. The 10th–90th percentile band is $82,104 to $161,488.
Who hires Economists in Alaska?
Alaska employers with recent Economist postings include Department of the Air Force Headquarters (federal), Internal Revenue Service (federal), Revenue.
What State of Alaska salary range is a Economist?
State of Alaska postings for Economist use salary ranges 20, 22. Exact pay is set by range and step on the state salary schedule, plus a geographic differential of up to 60 percent depending on duty station.
Open Economist listings
- Economist — Department of the Air Force Headquarters (federal) · $74,678.00 - $192,331.00 Annually
- Economist 4 — Revenue · $3,563.25 - $3,741.75 Biweekly
- Economist 2/3 — Revenue · $2,725.50 - $3,275.25 Biweekly
Figures are posted salaries — the ranges employers advertise — annualized for comparison (how we compute this). Actual offers depend on step placement, bargaining unit, and duty station.