Budget Analyst Salary in Georgia: $97,000 Average

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Average base salary, Georgia

$97,000 / year

≈ $8,100 per month · $46.63 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Georgia · median $95,000

25th percentile
$74,000Average
$97,00075th percentile
$119,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Budget Analyst salary by state

Alabama$105,000

Alaska$104,000

Arizona$90,500

Arkansas$76,500

California$109,500

Colorado$103,500

Connecticut$102,000

Delaware$92,500

District of Columbia$129,000

Florida$91,500

Georgia$97,000

Hawaii$95,500

Idaho$92,000

Illinois$97,500

Indiana$85,000

Iowa$95,000

Kansas$89,000

Kentucky$84,500

Louisiana$87,500

Maine$92,500

Maryland$114,000

Massachusetts$100,500

Michigan$106,000

Minnesota$98,000

Mississippi$80,000

Missouri$92,000

Montana$81,500

Nebraska$91,000

Nevada$90,500

New Hampshire$100,500

New Jersey$104,000

New Mexico$94,500

New York$99,500

North Carolina$90,500

North Dakota$82,000

Ohio$97,500

Oklahoma$88,000

Oregon$98,500

Pennsylvania$91,500

Rhode Island$99,500

South Carolina$94,000

South Dakota$85,000

Tennessee$95,500

Texas$92,500

Utah$97,000

Vermont$94,500

Virginia$116,000

Washington$106,000

West Virginia$87,500

Wisconsin$87,000

Wyoming$86,000

About this role

Budget Analyst is a professional role in the Business and Financial Operations job family, focused on Budget Analyst work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Budget Analysts do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

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.

Top skills: Mathematics Critical Thinking Speaking Reading Comprehension Judgment and Decision Making Complex Problem Solving

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Budget Analyst salary by industry

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

23,850 workers

$102,000

Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)

12,180 workers

$110,500

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

9,220 workers

$87,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

7,630 workers

$95,000

Educational Services

6,210 workers

$85,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

4,330 workers

$110,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

3,380 workers

$99,000

Health Care and Social Assistance

2,280 workers

$97,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Budget Analyst pays 5% above the average across 32 roles in the Business and Financial Operations job family (family average $95,000).

Similar-paying roles in Business and Financial Operations

Accountants and Auditors$98,000

Labor Relations Specialist$102,000

Business Operations Specialists, All Other$97,500

Financial Specialists, All Other$97,000

Credit Analyst$104,500

Logistician$93,000

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$92,500

Compliance Officer$91,500

Loan Officer$91,000

Financial Examiner$110,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Budget Analyst make?

The average base salary for a Budget Analyst in the United States is $100,000 per year, or about $48.08 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $78,000 and $118,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Business and Financial Operations roles?

The Business and Financial Operations job family averages $95,000 across 32 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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