An economist studies how money, trade, jobs and prices work, analysing data to understand the economy and advise governments, banks and companies.
Banks, government (RBI, NITI Aayog, Finance Ministry), research firms and international bodies hire economists.
Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.
| # | State | Main hubs | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi NCR Delhi, Gurugram, Noida |
Delhi, Gurugram, Noida | High demand |
| 2 | Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur |
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur | High demand |
| 3 | Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru |
Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru | Medium demand |
Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.
Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)
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