Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$62,250
- 25th Percentile — Junior$75,320
- 50th Percentile — Median$91,640
- 75th Percentile — Senior$114,220
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$136,660
The top 10% of Budget Analysts earn $136,660 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $62,250, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $124,680 | +29.4% |
| Virginia | $112,310 | +16.5% |
| Maryland | $110,120 | +14.3% |
| California | $105,890 | +9.9% |
| Michigan | $102,500 | +6.4% |
| Washington | $102,370 | +6.2% |
| Alabama | $101,420 | +5.2% |
| Alaska | $100,640 | +4.4% |
| New Jersey | $100,310 | +4.1% |
| Colorado | $99,890 | +3.7% |
| Connecticut | $98,440 | +2.1% |
| Massachusetts | $97,340 | +1.0% |
| New Hampshire | $97,120 | +0.8% |
| Rhode Island | $96,330 | +0.0% |
| New York | $95,920 | -0.5% |
| Oregon | $95,030 | -1.4% |
| Minnesota | $94,810 | -1.6% |
| Illinois | $94,430 | -2.0% |
| Ohio | $94,430 | -2.0% |
| Utah | $93,760 | -2.7% |
| Georgia | $93,650 | -2.8% |
| Tennessee | $92,220 | -4.3% |
| Hawaii | $92,200 | -4.3% |
| Iowa | $91,730 | -4.8% |
| New Mexico | $91,530 | -5.0% |
| Vermont | $91,410 | -5.1% |
| South Carolina | $90,850 | -5.7% |
| Delaware | $89,320 | -7.3% |
| Maine | $89,300 | -7.3% |
| Texas | $89,220 | -7.4% |
| Missouri | $89,000 | -7.6% |
| Idaho | $88,950 | -7.7% |
| Florida | $88,620 | -8.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $88,380 | -8.3% |
| Nebraska | $88,120 | -8.6% |
| North Carolina | $87,630 | -9.1% |
| Arizona | $87,470 | -9.2% |
| Nevada | $87,310 | -9.4% |
| Kansas | $85,820 | -10.9% |
| Oklahoma | $84,860 | -11.9% |
| West Virginia | $84,740 | -12.1% |
| Louisiana | $84,680 | -12.1% |
| Wisconsin | $83,900 | -12.9% |
| Wyoming | $83,020 | -13.9% |
| Indiana | $81,890 | -15.0% |
| South Dakota | $81,890 | -15.0% |
| Kentucky | $81,510 | -15.4% |
| North Dakota | $79,420 | -17.6% |
| Montana | $78,760 | -18.3% |
| Mississippi | $77,220 | -19.9% |
| Arkansas | $73,710 | -23.5% |
What Factors Affect Budget Analysts Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Budget Analysts is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: District of Columbia pays an average of $124,680, while Arkansas pays $73,710 — a gap of $50,970 per year.
The middle half of Budget Analysts earn between $75,320 and $114,220 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,250, while the top 10% earn more than $136,660.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Budget Analysts?
The average salary for Budget Analysts in the United States is $96,370 per year, with a median of $91,640.
What is the starting salary for Budget Analysts?
Entry-level Budget Analysts typically earn between $62,250 and $75,320 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Budget Analysts the most?
District of Columbia pays Budget Analysts the most at $124,680 per year on average, followed by Virginia ($112,310) and Maryland ($110,120).
How much do Budget Analysts make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $96,370, Budget Analysts earn approximately $46.33 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Budget Analysts a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 47,160 Budget Analysts jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $96,370 and a median of $91,640 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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