Budget Analyst Salary
Budget Analysts earn a median $91,640 a year nationally. Business and Financial Operations Occupations
U.S. median
$91,640
$44.06 per hour
Range
$62,250 – $136,660
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
47,160
across the U.S.
▲4.2%
Pay trend: The median for budget analysts in the U.S. rose from $87,930 (May 2024) to $91,640 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.8%.
What budget analysts do
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +1.9% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 2,900
Employment of budget analysts is projected to grow 1.9% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 2,900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Budget Analyst take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$73,299
per year · effective tax rate 20.0%
$6,108Monthly
$3,054Twice a month
$2,819Every 2 weeks
$35.24Hourly
- Federal income tax$11,331
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,682
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,329
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$73,299
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $62,250 | $29.93 | $52,198 |
| 25th percentile | $75,320 | $36.21 | $61,818 |
| Median (50th) | $91,640 | $44.06 | $73,299 |
| 75th percentile | $114,220 | $54.91 | $89,184 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $136,660 | $65.70 | $104,673 |
Best cities for budget analysts (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, DC | $125,050 | $89,077 | $81,809 | 4,100 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Washington, DC — $125,050
Budget Analyst salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $124,590 | +5.6% | $88,802 | $82,060 – $156,750 | 1,490 |
| Maryland | $106,020 | +4.5% | $78,743 | $65,680 – $156,750 | 2,490 |
| Virginia | $105,470 | −3.0% | $77,778 | $70,610 – $156,750 | 2,730 |
| California | $99,520 | −4.2% | $72,523 | $69,170 – $149,650 | 4,160 |
| Alabama | $99,490 | +1.4% | $74,112 | $61,050 – $142,670 | 870 |
| Colorado | $97,100 | +0.4% | $73,576 | $70,660 – $130,180 | 1,290 |
| Washington | $96,640 | +9.3% | $76,816 | $61,240 – $147,640 | 1,510 |
| Michigan | $96,430 | +5.0% | $72,821 | $65,390 – $142,380 | 1,020 |
| New Jersey | $96,250 | +3.5% | $72,601 | $67,590 – $140,730 | 840 |
| Connecticut | $95,440 | +2.5% | $72,298 | $70,720 – $131,160 | 970 |
| Oregon | $95,250 | +0.6% | $68,334 | $64,360 – $124,900 | 1,090 |
| Illinois | $94,880 | +4.1% | $71,026 | $59,300 – $132,380 | 750 |
| Alaska | $94,740 | +2.0% | $75,480 | $74,340 – $130,270 | 220 |
| Vermont | $93,430 | +5.5% | $70,852 | $68,580 – $105,310 | 90 |
| Rhode Island | $92,790 | +2.9% | $71,245 | $65,680 – $130,480 | 90 |
| New Hampshire | $92,600 | +6.3% | $73,974 | $68,080 – $130,480 | 80 |
| Hawaii | $92,380 | +1.8% | $68,329 | $63,790 – $120,270 | 210 |
| Massachusetts | $92,260 | +4.5% | $69,342 | $67,860 – $131,770 | 1,280 |
| Georgia | $91,870 | +2.3% | $69,315 | $55,050 – $133,090 | 1,900 |
| Ohio | $89,840 | +3.9% | $70,344 | $60,570 – $135,370 | 800 |
| Utah | $88,610 | +10.2% | $68,146 | $63,570 – $133,630 | 280 |
| New York | $88,540 | +2.6% | $66,934 | $64,990 – $135,190 | 2,760 |
| Maine | $88,130 | +6.4% | $66,024 | $61,110 – $118,040 | 200 |
| New Mexico | $87,360 | −12.3% | $67,338 | $58,360 – $129,470 | 740 |
| Tennessee | $86,570 | +3.4% | $69,732 | $63,920 – $133,280 | 1,140 |
| Iowa | $86,550 | +4.0% | $67,081 | $63,650 – $134,440 | 390 |
| South Carolina | $86,260 | +5.1% | $65,495 | $62,870 – $125,860 | 470 |
| Minnesota | $85,970 | +5.0% | $64,987 | $65,160 – $134,040 | 450 |
| Arizona | $84,810 | −1.2% | $66,582 | $60,500 – $123,300 | 730 |
| Pennsylvania | $84,240 | +4.5% | $65,507 | $55,220 – $124,590 | 1,490 |
| Florida | $84,170 | +5.4% | $68,044 | $56,660 – $123,710 | 3,150 |
| Idaho | $83,220 | +8.1% | $64,073 | $63,290 – $126,220 | 190 |
| Nebraska | $83,010 | +0.0% | $64,330 | $61,100 – $122,530 | 200 |
| Texas | $82,970 | +4.4% | $67,199 | $60,840 – $126,200 | 3,340 |
| North Carolina | $82,350 | +4.0% | $63,986 | $59,050 – $128,560 | 1,830 |
| Wisconsin | $82,180 | +3.9% | $63,669 | $59,960 – $112,610 | 820 |
| Indiana | $82,080 | −1.2% | $64,181 | $60,390 – $106,330 | 390 |
| Delaware | $82,000 | +1.6% | $62,446 | $65,980 – $122,260 | 260 |
| Missouri | $81,980 | +4.0% | $63,587 | $60,920 – $128,110 | 520 |
| Nevada | $81,600 | +4.9% | $66,236 | $64,500 – $114,250 | 440 |
| Wyoming | $81,100 | +8.2% | $65,884 | $63,480 – $106,330 | 80 |
| Oklahoma | $80,990 | +5.4% | $62,707 | $55,620 – $118,360 | 670 |
| Louisiana | $80,530 | +4.1% | $63,453 | $53,560 – $122,660 | 330 |
| Kansas | $80,140 | −1.1% | $61,536 | $59,240 – $117,810 | 270 |
| Montana | $79,700 | +6.3% | $61,757 | $62,260 – $103,530 | 360 |
| South Dakota | $79,180 | +5.6% | $64,533 | $56,910 – $116,000 | 120 |
| Mississippi | $78,850 | +5.2% | $61,879 | $46,690 – $103,380 | 390 |
| West Virginia | $78,850 | +4.4% | $61,435 | $51,200 – $119,430 | 180 |
| North Dakota | $77,400 | −0.7% | $63,031 | $61,350 – $100,420 | 150 |
| Kentucky | $76,860 | +3.6% | $60,329 | $59,960 – $112,400 | 630 |
| Arkansas | $71,800 | +11.6% | $56,754 | $46,750 – $106,330 | 320 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a budget analyst make?
The national median salary for budget analysts is $91,640 a year ($44.06 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,250 and the top 10% earn over $136,660. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays budget analysts the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $124,590. After taxes and local prices, Washington, DC offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many budget analysts are there in the U.S.?
About 47,160 people work as budget analysts nationwide.