Occupation
Budget Analyst
A Budget Analyst helps organizations plan, monitor, and control their finances by preparing budgets, tracking spending against approved plans, and recommending funding adjustments. Working in government agencies, corporations, or nonprofits, they rely heavily on Excel and financial modeling to build forecasts and conduct variance analysis that flags cost overruns or savings opportunities. This role typically appeals to detail-oriented, numerically minded professionals who report to finance directors or department heads and support executive decision-making.
How much does a Budget Analyst make?
Employers posting Budget Analyst roles list a median of $118,000 a year (middle half $83,000–$140,000), from 41 postings that state pay.
100% of open Budget Analyst roles publish a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it. Which states’ postings state pay
Who is hiring for Budget Analyst roles?
41 open Budget Analyst roles from 36 employers; the most at Office of the Secretary of Defense, Patent and Trademark Office and U.S. Army Forces Command, and in Virginia, Washington, D.C. and California.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Budget Analyst in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
- Open roles
- 41
- Employers
- 36
- Median pay
- $118,000
- Disclose pay
- 100%
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Open Budget Analyst roles (42)
Budget Analyst
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Rockville, MD · $85,447 – $133,142
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BUDGET ANALYST
Department of the Air Force Headquarters
Langley AFB, Virginia · $108,019 – $140,426
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Budget Analyst - DIRECT HIRE
Federal Highway Administration
Vancouver, WA · $66,505 – $86,461
This federal role manages budget formulation, analysis, and distribution of highway funding for WFLHD, requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to coordinate with program offices and stakeholders on complex budgetary processes. It suits candidates with experience in budget planning, funding calculations, and Federal regulatory compliance who can work independently with high visibility.
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Budget Analyst
National Park Service
San Francisco, CA · $93,358 – $121,371
This federal Budget Analyst role supports the National Park Service across all divisions, managing budget preparation, financial planning, and fund allocation oversight. The position suits candidates with financial analysis experience in government or private sector work who can interpret regulations and guide managers on fiscal matters.
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ADMINISTRATIVE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
Naval Sea Systems Command
Crane, IN · $106,437 – $163,514
This federal administrative role oversees budget and funds management operations within a naval research center, directing daily team activities and serving as the central point for financial inquiries and billing processes. It suits someone with financial management or budgeting background who can manage complex workflows, coordinate across departments, and develop internal guidance and training.
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Supervisory Budget Analyst
Department of Homeland Security Headquarters
Full-time · Springfield, VA · $143,913 – $187,093
A supervisory budget analyst role at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security overseeing budget planning, financial analysis, and team management for the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer. This position suits experienced federal budget professionals ready to lead a team and guide organizational financial strategy.
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Budget Analyst
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
College Park, MD · $106,437 – $163,062
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BUDGET ANALYST
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
March AFB, California · $71,957 – $93,549
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Budget and Reconciliation Analyst, SYD 89/S8
Space Systems Command
Full-time · Kirtland AFB, New Mexico · $90,479 – $139,871
This role supports the U.S. Space Force's budget planning and financial execution for advanced space programs at Kirtland Air Force Base. You'll manage billion-dollar program portfolios, lead financial teams, and advise senior military leadership on funding strategy and acquisition decisions.
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BUDGET ANALYST
Pacific Air Forces
Elmendorf AFB, Alaska · $69,789 – $90,731
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Maxwell AFB, Alabama · $89,508 – $116,362
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What employers state they pay
Median
$118,000
Middle half
$83,000 – $140,000
From 41 of 41 open roles — the 100% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Where Budget Analyst roles are
Among the 33 of 41 open roles we could place on a map.
Employers hiring Budget Analysts
36 in total, most open roles first.
- OD
- POPatent and Trademark Office2 roles
- UCU.S. Army Forces Command2 roles
- UC
- VA
- AC
- AO
- AT