How to become budget analystseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$91,640
25th–75th pct. $75,320–$114,220
Top pay (est.)
$177,700
Top 10% $136,660
Pay in 5 years
$100,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$111,000est.
$95,500–$128,900
Outlook score
39/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
82%
Very high
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.9%
2,900 openings / yr
How to become budget analysts
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Budget Analysts
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsProcessing InformationGetting InformationAnalyzing Data or InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Important abilities
Number FacilityMathematical ReasoningOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral Comprehension
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as budget analysts
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.