- Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
- Conduct research on economic issues and disseminate research findings through technical reports or scientific articles in journals.
- Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models
Economist | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Economists advise government departments, businesses, banks and other organisations about the economy.
Economists typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.
As a Economist you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.
This occupation tends to be:
- Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
- Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out
| Average salary |
| 71,284 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Economist
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40,096 GBP
Average salary for full-time Economist
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71,284 GBP
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40,096 GBP
Salary over time for Economist
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62,070 GBP
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62,603 GBP
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64,136 GBP
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60,058 GBP
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56,442 GBP
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71,284 GBP
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64,118 GBP
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Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Social Orientation Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
