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Budget analyst salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$81,273
Average $81,273
Low $49,945
High $132,252

The average salary for a budget analyst is $81,273 per year in the United States. 1.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Budget Analyst job openings in United States

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DIR - Budget Analyst V (Senior...
Department of Information Resources4.5out of 5 stars.
Austin, TX
$7,458.34 - $10,465.17 a month
Full-time
2 days 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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Astrion
 
$165,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Budget Analysts near United States

  1. McLean, VA
    $166,333 per year
  2. Bethesda, MD
    $126,642 per year
  3. Denver, CO
    $100,984 per year
  4. Arlington, VA
    $100,301 per year
  5. Washington, DC
    $98,788 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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Average $91,777 per year

Junior Budget Analyst

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Average $72,121 per year