Budget Analysts Salary in Washington

Half of budget analysts roles in Washington report earning more than $96,640 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $102,370 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 $79,740 and a quarter are above $129,480, 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