Does US Economic Research Service pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, US Economic Research Service employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at US Economic Research Service. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at US Economic Research Service?

76% of US Economic Research Service employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated US Economic Research Service 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Economic Research Service?

Economist (5) , Research Economist (2)

What are the pros of working at US Economic Research Service according to real employee reviews?

"ERS has a very collegial research environment, with excellent opportunity to conduct independent research and publish." ((in 2 reviews)); "good work/life balance, work your 40 and don't bring anything home with you, pay better than other agencies" ((in 2 reviews))

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4.0

Nov 1, 2020

Economist

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Great managers and culture. The coworkers make coming to the office a joy. There is a great focus on career development.

Cons

When the agency was moved, the staff took a big hit

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5.0

Sep 16, 2025

Technical writer/editor

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Great work/life balance Clear metrics for success Interesting work Manageable workload

Cons

Political shifts from administration to administration Politicizing research from administration/political appointees

4.0

May 3, 2026

Research economist

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Pros

Very independent work and you're able to set your own research agenda

Cons

Promotion path is very slow compared to other departments.

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