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Budget analyst salary in Washington, DC (Updated 2026)

How much does a Budget Analyst make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$99,460
22%
above national average
Average $99,460
Low $59,670
High $165,782

The average salary for a budget analyst is $99,460 per year in Washington, DC. 110 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Budget Analyst job openings in Washington, DC

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IO Program and Budget Analyst
Northrop Grumman4out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
$103,600 - $193,900 a year
6 days ago

Highest paying companies for Budget Analyst in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
The DAKO Group
 
$176,800per year
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Nakupuna Companies
 
$176,800per year
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Artech Information Systems L.L...
 
$176,800per year
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US Agency for International De...
 
$153,780per year
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US Department of Homeland Secu...
 
$152,222per year
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US SBA
 
$147,982per year
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Highest paying cities for Budget Analysts near Washington, DC

  1. Pentagon, DC
    $203,113 per year
  2. McLean, VA
    $166,620 per year
  3. Bethesda, MD
    $131,123 per year
  4. Denver, CO
    $101,205 per year
  5. Arlington, VA
    $100,736 per year

Where can a Budget Analyst earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Budget Analyst get paid in Washington, DC?

Senior Budget Analyst

Job openings
Average $116,381 per year

Junior Budget Analyst

Job openings
Average $76,879 per year