Budget Analysts Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$87,930
↑ 27.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Budget Analysts — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Budget Analysts — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 27.3% since 2011 ($69,090 → $87,930)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $87,930
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -13%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,930 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $84,940 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $82,260 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $79,940 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | $78,970 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | $76,540 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | $76,220 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | $75,240 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | $73,840 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | $71,590 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | $71,220 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | $70,110 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | $69,280 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | $69,090 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.