Hiring a budget analyst: the market today

The short answer · Sep 25, 2026

179 open postings ask for a budget analyst as of Sep 25, 2026, from 95 employers. The median advertised minimum is $77,154. 125 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.

179open postings

95employers hiring

$77,154median advertised minimum

125new in 30 days

Who you're competing with

Army National Guard Units12

Veterans Health Administration8

State of Hawaii7

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys6

Federal Bureau of Investigation5

Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25

What it pays

Lower quartile$62,972

Median$77,154

Upper quartile$93,438

Federal average, series 0560$131,933

Advertised minimum, 140 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026

Questions buyers ask

How hard is it to hire a budget analyst?

Competitive. 95 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Army National Guard Units with 12 open postings.

What should I pay a budget analyst?

Advertised minimums center on $77,154. Federal staff in series 0560 average $131,933 in actual pay.