Budget Analysts pay in California
In California, the median pay for budget analysts is $47.84 an hour ($99,520 a year). About 4,160 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($91,640). California ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for budget analysts in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.26 | $69,170 |
| 25% of workers | $38.88 | $80,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.84 | $99,520 |
| 75% of workers | $62.09 | $129,140 |
| 90% of workers | $71.95 | $149,650 |
Budget Analysts pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $131,730 | 340 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $117,360 | 760 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $110,470 | 80 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $107,010 | 290 |
| Salinas | $103,970 | 50 |
| Modesto | $102,480 | 40 |
| Vallejo | $98,590 | 60 |
| Visalia | $97,970 | 50 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $96,870 | 1,070 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $96,260 | 40 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $95,870 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $95,620 | 500 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $87,860 | 320 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $86,200 | 110 |
| Fresno | $77,610 | 80 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for budget analysts
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 2,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $97,050 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $109,110 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $130,330 |
| Loan Officers | $81,770 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $80,810 |
| Tax Preparers | $70,030 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $74,110 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $95,320 |
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