Budget Analysts pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for budget analysts is $60.12 an hour ($125,050 a year). About 4,100 people work in this job there.

$60.12Median hourly pay
$101,400–$144,680Middle half of workers, yearly
4,100People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 36% higher than the U.S. median ($91,640). It is about the same as the District of Columbia median ($124,590).

Pay range for budget analysts in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$39.45$82,060
25% of workers$48.75$101,400
Half of workers (median)$60.12$125,050
75% of workers$69.56$144,680
90% of workers$77.42$161,030

Budget Analysts pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$125,0504,100

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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)

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Other job titles for this job

Budget AdministratorBudget AdminBudget AnalystBudget and Policy AnalystBudget CoordinatorBudget EngineerBudget ExaminerBudget Management AnalystBudget OfficerBudget Planning AnalystBudget SpecialistFinancial Management Analyst

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