SOC 132031

Budget Analysts

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports. Excludes "Financial and Investment Analysts" (13-2051).

National Median

$87,930

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$87,930

Entry Level (10th pct)

$60,510

Experienced (90th pct)

$134,640

Total Employed

47,170

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$60,510 - $72,240
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$72,240 - $110,380
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$110,380 - $134,640

Highest Paying Locations for Budget Analysts

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$141,590

+61.0% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$125,170

+42.4% vs national

Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

$124,640

+41.7% vs national

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

$121,890

+38.6% vs national

District of Columbia

$117,960

+34.2% vs national

Budget Analysts Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$141,590	350
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$125,170	510
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$124,640	40
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$121,890	4,830
District of Columbia	$117,960	1,720
Huntsville, AL	$109,050	580
Virginia	$108,740	2,940
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$108,630	80
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$106,670	30
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$105,760	N/A
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$104,970	950
Boulder, CO	$104,550	110
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$103,960	310
California	$103,900	3,700
Lexington Park, MD	$103,530	70
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$103,040	70
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$101,810	460
Modesto, CA	$101,740	50
Maryland	$101,420	2,870
New Haven, CT	$100,570	60
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$100,550	1,210
New Mexico	$99,590	710
Salinas, CA	$99,320	40
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$98,870	870
Salem, OR	$98,110	330
Alabama	$98,080	940
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$97,740	1,890
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$96,960	80
Fayetteville, NC	$96,780	220
Colorado	$96,680	1,450
Vallejo, CA	$96,320	50
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$96,150	50
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	$96,030	60
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$95,860	510
Oregon	$94,640	980
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$93,860	1,080
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$93,550	500
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH	$93,160	150
Columbus, OH	$93,140	150
Connecticut	$93,070	760
New Jersey	$92,980	770
Anchorage, AK	$92,870	140
Alaska	$92,870	300
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC	$92,750	160
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$92,530	790
St. Louis, MO-IL	$92,020	260
Lansing-East Lansing, MI	$91,830	130
Michigan	$91,830	680
Greeley, CO	$91,420	30
Illinois	$91,140	830

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Budget Analysts?

The national median annual salary for Budget Analysts is $87,930, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Budget Analystss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Budget Analystss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $141,590.

How much can an experienced Budget Analysts make?

Top-earning Budget Analystss (90th percentile) make $134,640 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.