Budget analyst salary in the US
From 62 salaries employers posted in the last 12 months, plus the 2025 government benchmark. Updated every few hours.
Typical range$85.9k–$140kmiddle half of posted salaries
Median$105khalf earn more, half less
Sample62posted salaries, last 12 months
Government median$91.6kBLS OEWS 2025, all employers
Pay by level
| Level | Typical range | Median | Salaries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internship | – | $58k | 1 |
| Entry level | – | $75.4k | 1 |
| Mid level | $82.1k–$121k | $95.2k | 47 |
| Senior | – | $141k | 2 |
| Lead | – | $174k | 2 |
| Manager | $145k–$183k | $166k | 9 |
Government benchmark
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, U.S.. Covers everyone in the occupation, not only open jobs.
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $62.3k | $75.3k | $91.6k | $114k | $137k | 47,160 |
Pay by employer
| Employer | Typical range | Median | Salaries |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Army Military District of Washington | $85.9k–$140k | $121k | 16 |
| Air National Guard Units | $84.9k–$108k | $99.1k | 12 |
| Army National Guard Units | $75.6k–$97.1k | $89.6k | 5 |
| Office of the Director of National Intelligence | $179k–$183k | $183k | 4 |
| Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency | $141k–$150k | $145k | 4 |
| Veterans Health Administration | $62k–$85.9k | $74.6k | 4 |
| National Park Service | $75.6k–$82k | $80.3k | 3 |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | – | $154k | 2 |
| Farm Service Agency | – | $135k | 2 |
| Indian Health Service | – | $87.3k | 2 |
Budget analyst salary by city
| City | Typical range | Median | Salaries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $122k–$181k | $155k | 14 |
How we work this out
Every number above comes from salaries that employers published in their own job postings in the last 12 months, converted to a yearly figure (hourly pay × 2,080). We use the middle of each posted range. We never include our own pay estimates here. The government benchmark is the BLS survey of what people in this occupation are paid, across all employers. More on our method.
Open budget analyst jobs
Capital Budget SpecialistNew 1 day agoPay not listedMid levelBudget AnalystNew 1 day ago$89.5k–$116k a yearMid levelBudget and Performance AdvisorNew 1 day ago$70.6k–$111k a yearMid levelBudget AnalystNew 1 day ago$55k–$71.5k a yearMid levelBudget Analyst 17 days ago$122k–$158k a yearMid levelBudget Analyst 2 days ago$89.5k–$116k a yearMid level
