Labour Economist
50AI EXPOSURE TODAY50
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST88%
NOT A FORECAST88%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £34,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Labour Economist
As a Labor Economist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping policies that influence the workforce and economy, both in the UK and globally. By analyzing labor market trends and economic data, your insights can drive meaningful change, improve job conditions, and enhance overall economic performance.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This work is being absorbed by AI
AI exposure is high for this work and nothing structurally requires a human: no licence, no physical task, no relationship at the core. Enter as the person directing the tools, not competing with them.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Labour EconomistAs a Junior Labour Economist, you will assist in data collection and analysis, supporting senior economists in their research projects. This role is ideal for recent graduates looking to gain practical experience in the field.£28,000 - £34,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Labour EconomistIn a mid-level position, you will take on more responsibility for research projects, leading analyses and presenting findings to clients or stakeholders. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping economic policies.£40,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Labour EconomistAs a Senior Labour Economist, you will lead major research initiatives, influence policy decisions, and mentor junior staff. Your insights will be pivotal in addressing complex labour market challenges at a national level.£60,000+
The degree route
Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Economics and FinanceLoughborough University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£43,000 median
🎓Economics and Data ScienceUniversity of Bristol · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£42,000 median
🎓Economics and Finance with a Year in IndustryThe University of Kent · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£41,500 median
🎓Business Economics/MathematicsUniversity of Glasgow · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£34,500 median
🎓Economics with a Year AbroadThe University of East Anglia · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£34,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Degree subjects that lead this way
Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.
Economics and FinanceLoughborough University · DegreeEconomics and Data ScienceUniversity of Bristol · DegreeEconomics and Finance with a Year in IndustryThe University of Kent · DegreeEconomicsLoughborough University · DegreeBusiness Economics/MathematicsUniversity of Glasgow · DegreeEconomics with a Year AbroadThe University of East Anglia · Degree