Hiring a budget analyst: the market today
The short answer ·
158 open postings ask for a budget analyst as of Nov 11, 2026, from 108 employers. The median advertised pay is $93,371, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 101 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 142 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a budget analyst?
Hard. 108 employers are hiring the role right now, led by State of Ohio with 5 open postings.
What should I pay a budget analyst?
Advertised pay centers on $93,371. Federal staff in series 0560 average $131,853 in actual pay.
Where is a budget analyst being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in Virginia (23), Texas (13) and the District of Columbia (11). Together they hold 30% of its 158 open postings.
Who can help me hire a budget analyst?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.