The salary trajectory of a an Economist ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £27,925 per year (estimate) and goes up to £92,023 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Economist at Development Pathways is £50,643 per year or £24 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £96,430 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £37,872 (25th percentile) and £69,722 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Development Pathways Economist professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.