Budget Analysts
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
Median pay: $91,640/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — slower than average.
About 3,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
• Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
• Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
• Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.
• Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
• Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
• Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
• Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.
What's the median pay for Budget Analysts?
The median pay for Budget Analysts is $91,640 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Budget Analysts?
Employment for Budget Analysts is projected to change +1% from 2024 to 2034 - slower than average.
What education is typically required for Budget Analysts?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Budget Analysts?
About 3,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.