Budget Analysts Salary in Kentucky

Budget Analystss in Kentucky have a median annual salary of $76,860, which works out to about $36.95 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $65,170 to $95,070, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

13-2031 · Budget Analysts

Budget Analysts pay in Kentucky at a glance

Median annual salary

$76,860

Median hourly wage

$36.95/hr

Average annual salary

$81,510

Average hourly wage

$39.19/hr

25th percentile

$65,170

75th percentile

$95,070

10th percentile

$59,960

90th percentile

$112,400

People employed

630

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid budget analysts roles in Kentucky.

10th percentile
$59,960
25th percentile
$65,170
Median percentile
$76,860
75th percentile
$95,070
90th percentile
$112,400

Kentucky vs U.S. salary

The median salary for budget analysts roles in Kentucky is about 16.1% below the U.S. median of $91,640 for the same occupation.

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How much does a budget analysts make in Kentucky?

Half of budget analysts roles in Kentucky report earning more than $76,860 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $81,510 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $65,170 and a quarter are above $95,070, so most budget analysts pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect budget analysts pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.