Occupation Salary Profile

Budget Analysts

SOC Code: 13-2031

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports. Excludes “Financial and Investment Analysts” (13-2051).

National Median (BLS)
$85,610
▲ +2.72% Nominal ▼ -0.52% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$79,500
▲ +2.58% Nominal ▼ -0.53% Real
Average Base Salary
$91,990
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
7,630
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Budget Analysts.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $59,740
25th Percentile $69,530
National Median (50th Percentile) $85,610
75th Percentile $106,160
90th Percentile $131,390
P10: $59,740 P50 (Median): $85,610 P90: $131,390
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 265 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $79,500
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +2.58%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -0.53%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $62,267
25th Percentile $69,992
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $79,500
75th Percentile $100,984
90th Percentile $129,680
H-1B P10: $62,267 H-1B P50: $79,500 H-1B P90: $129,680
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Budget Analysts roles ($79,500) is -7.1% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($85,610).