Budget Analyst salary
From 537 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 13-2031: Budget Analysts
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 40% of Budget Analyst filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Microsoft. 13 filings (2% of the total), median $129,200.
- Median up 21% since FY2020. From $70,683 in FY2020 to $85,342 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Budget Analyst H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 537 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Budget Analyst jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 13-2031, Budget Analysts). The median base salary is $82,500, 33% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $71,552 and $101,920. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 40% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (125), and Microsoft is the employer that files the most (13).
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Top employers for Budget Analyst
MicrosoftEmployers with the most Budget Analyst filings. Bar: share of all Budget Analyst filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 40% of filings
Mid-level · 33% of filings
Senior · 14% of filings
Expert · 14% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $71,552 | 208 |
| Level II · Qualified | $83,995 | 172 |
| Level III · Experienced | $105,000 | 73 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $117,300 | 71 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Budget Analyst pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 13 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $87,360 | 125 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $74,526 | 44 |
| Dallas, TX | $73,000 | 30 |
| Boston, MA | $90,470 | 25 |
| Chicago, IL | $79,177 | 20 |
| Washington, DC | $98,259 | 19 |
| Seattle, WA | $128,500 | 18 |
| San Francisco, CA | $103,938 | 17 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $76,990 | 16 |
| Atlanta, GA | $80,766 | 14 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $72,000 | 11 |
| Miami, FL | $76,000 | 10 |
| Riverside, CA | $73,730 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Budget Analyst does
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
Typical tasks
- 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.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Budget Analysts), the median annual wage was $91,640 in May 2025, with 47,160 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $82,500, 10% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,468 | $62,250 |
| 25th percentile | $71,552 | $75,320 |
| Median | $82,500 | $91,640 |
| 75th percentile | $101,920 | $114,220 |
| 90th percentile | $126,548 | $136,660 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $63,468 |
| 25th | $71,552 |
| 50th (median) | $82,500 |
| 75th | $101,920 |
| 90th | $126,548 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $70,683 | $61,953 | $80,000 | 282 |
| FY2021 | $74,880 | $65,000 | $90,000 | 256 |
| FY2022 | $79,000 | $64,900 | $120,350 | 279 |
| FY2023 | $76,107 | $66,519 | $105,000 | 219 |
| FY2024 | $76,000 | $69,555 | $89,440 | 241 |
| FY2025 | $78,229 | $70,000 | $98,400 | 281 |
| FY2026 | $85,342 | $74,526 | $104,000 | 256 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Budget Analyst make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Budget Analyst jobs is $82,500 (537 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $71,552 and $101,920.
What does an entry-level Budget Analyst earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $71,552. Level I accounts for 40% of Budget Analyst filings.
Do H-1B Budget Analysts earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($82,500) is 10% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($91,640, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.