Economist Salary in Alaska
As of 2026-07-22, the median posted salary for Economist positions in Alaska is $133,504 per year, based on 3 public-sector job postings from 3 Alaska employers tracked by Alaska Jobs.
On the state salary schedule
Postings for this role cite state pay Range 20. 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 |
Duty stations outside Anchorage add a geographic differential of up to 60% on top of these figures. Full tables: Alaska state salary schedule.
Who hires this role
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide (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 $133,504 per year, based on 3 public-sector job postings from 3 Alaska employers tracked by Alaska Jobs. The middle half of postings pay between $108,316 and $136,606 per year.
What is the salary range for Economist jobs in Alaska?
Across current and recent Alaska listings, posted pay for Economist runs from $74,678 at the low end to $192,331 at the high end. The 10th–90th percentile band is $93,203 to $138,467.
Who hires Economists in Alaska?
Alaska employers with recent Economist postings include Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide (federal), Internal Revenue Service (federal), Revenue.
What State of Alaska salary range is a Economist?
State of Alaska postings for Economist use salary range 20. 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 - Agency Wide (federal) · $74,678.00 - $192,331.00 Annually
- Economist - Direct Hire — Internal Revenue Service (federal) · $106,437.00 - $172,980.00 Annually
- Economist 3 — Revenue · $3,119.25 - $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.