Salaries//Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst salary in US

Average Base Salary in US

$71,133
$7,513
Additional Cash Compensation
$78,646
Total Compensation
Median: 70,000
Min: $0K
Max: $137K

How Much Does a Budget Analyst Make in US?

The average salary for a Budget Analyst in US is $71,133. The average additional cash compensation for a Budget Analyst in US is $7,513. The average total compensation for a Budget Analyst in US is $78,646. Budget Analyst salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Budget Analyst employees in US.

Budget Analyst
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best-paying cities for Budget Analyst

The metropolitan areas that pay the highest salaries for software engineers are Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Baltimore and Remote.
City NameAverage SalaryCompared to National Average
Houston, TX$89,063
+ 21% (70,177)
San Francisco, CA$86,500
+ 19% (70,177)
Los Angeles, CA$84,500
+ 17% (70,177)
Baltimore, MD$80,429
+ 13% (70,177)
Remote$80,000
+ 12% (70,177)
Colorado, CO$80,000
+ 12% (70,177)
Las Vegas, NV$78,000
+ 10% (70,177)
Miami, FL$77,286
+ 9% (70,177)
San Diego, CA$77,286
+ 9% (70,177)
Detroit, MI$77,286
+ 9% (70,177)

Budget Analyst Salary by gender

The average Budget Analyst salary for women is $69,410 and the average Budget Analyst salary for men is $87,094.

Budget Analyst Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a Budget Analyst with 7+ years of experience is $82,167. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $50,000.

Budget Analyst Salary ranges

The most common Budget Analyst salary in US is between $70k - $80k.

Average Finance salaries in US

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
Budget Analyst$71,133
Min: $0K
Max: $137K
Accountant$74,471
Min: $0K
Max: $245K
Financial Analyst$87,058
Min: $0K
Max: $221K
Senior Accountant$92,860
Min: $48K
Max: $225K
Senior Financial Analyst$105,695
Min: $47K
Max: $240K
Controller$142,760
Min: $35K
Max: $311K
Finance Director$160,720
Min: $35K
Max: $366K
Vice President of Finance$198,481
Min: $96K
Max: $500K
CFO (Chief Financial Officer)$228,394
Min: $2K
Max: $522K

FAQ

Q:

What does a budget analyst do?

A.

A budget analyst keeps track of company expenses, reviewing reports and makes suggestions for future spending and budgeting.

Q:

How to become a budget analyst?

A.

A budget analyst usually has a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. In addition to educational experience, an aspiring budget analyst will typically work for two to five years in roles like financial analyst or junior accountant.

Q:

How much does a budget analyst make?

A.

The salary range for a budget analyst is $45K-$140K. The average salary for a Budget Analyst in US is $71,133.

Q:

Is a budget analyst an accountant?

A.

Though budget analysts have knowledge of general financial and accounting principles, they are typically not certified accountants.

Career Info

Budget Analyst jobs in US

Average Budget Analyst Salary by Company Size

People with the job title Budget Analyst make the most at companies with 11-50 employees, earning $89,000 on average.

Recent Budget Analyst salaries in US

$90,000
Yearly Salary
A Manager- Budgets reported a yearly salary of $90,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
$40,000
Yearly Salary
A Budget Analyst reported a yearly salary of $40,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Remote
$122,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior IT Auditor reported a yearly salary of $122,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
1,000+ Employees
New York City, NY
$136,500
Yearly Salary
A Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis reported a yearly salary of $136,500 with +$13,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Houston, TX
$110,000
Yearly Salary
A Sr. Financial Planner - REMOTE EST/CST reported a yearly salary of $110,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
Remote
$100,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Inventory Planning Analyst reported a yearly salary of $100,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
Remote
$90,000
Yearly Salary
A Budget Analyst reported a yearly salary of $90,000 with +$7,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
Greater Denver Area
$50,000
Yearly Salary
A Financial Operations Associate reported a yearly salary of $50,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
51-200 Employees
Greater Denver Area
$125,000
Yearly Salary
A Budget Analyst reported a yearly salary of $125,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Austin, TX
1-5 Reports
$80,000
Yearly Salary
A senior budget analyst reported a yearly salary of $80,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Colorado, CO
5-10 Reports