Average base salary, Rhode Island
$99,500 / year
≈ $8,300 per month · $47.84 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Rhode Island · median $96,000
25th percentile
$80,000Average
$99,50075th percentile
$124,500
$80,000Average
$99,50075th percentile
$124,500
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 within the function in the Business and Financial Operations job family.
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 pay by experience level
Entry level$64,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$78,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$95,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$118,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$141,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+1%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
3,100
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Budget Analyst salary by industry
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
23,850 workers
$102,000Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
12,030 workers
$110,500State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
6,280 workers
$90,500Educational Services
6,210 workers
$85,000Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
5,540 workers
$96,000Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
4,410 workers
$84,000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
4,330 workers
$110,500Management of Companies and Enterprises
3,380 workers
$99,000Management of Companies and Enterprises
3,380 workers
$99,000Educational Services, State Government Owned
2,830 workers
$80,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Budget Analyst pays 6% above the average across 47 roles in the Business and Financial Operations job family (family average $94,500).
Similar-paying roles in Business and Financial Operations
Accountants and Auditors$98,000
Labor Relations Specialist$102,000
Business Continuity Planner$97,500
Credit Analyst$104,500
Logistician$93,000
Compliance Officer$91,500
Loan Officer$91,000
Financial Examiner$110,000
Careers related to Budget Analyst
Accountants and Auditors$98,000
Financial Manager$193,500
Financial Examiner$110,000
Personal Financial Advisor$162,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
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 $94,500 across 47 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
Need a defensible market price for this role?
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