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Budget analyst salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Budget Analyst make in the United States?

Average base salary

$81,609
Average $81,609
Low $50,007
High $133,183

The average salary for a budget analyst is $81,609 per year in the United States. 1.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Budget Analyst job openings in United States

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Budget Analyst 1 - 3
DOTD-Administration
Baton Rouge, LA
$3,127 - $6,136 a month
18 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Budget Analyst in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Mission Recruiting
 
$207,500per year
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MITRE
 
$193,000per year
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Leidos
 
$168,204per year
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City of San Diego, CA
 
$167,500per year
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County of Los Angeles
 
$167,394per year
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Markon
 
$165,250per year
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Highest paying cities for Budget Analysts near United States

  1. McLean, VA
    $167,112 per year
  2. Bethesda, MD
    $132,653 per year
  3. Denver, CO
    $101,205 per year
  4. Arlington, VA
    $100,736 per year
  5. Washington, DC
    $99,460 per year

Where can a Budget Analyst earn more?

Compare salaries for Budget Analysts in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Budget Analyst get paid in United States?

Senior Budget Analyst

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Junior Budget Analyst

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Average $72,121 per year