Budget Analyst Salary in New York (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Budget Analysts in New York, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New York Median
$88,540
per year
Hourly Rate
$42.57
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $91,640
State Rank
#22 of 51
2,760 employed here

How much does a Budget Analyst make in New York?

Budget Analysts in New York take home a median of $88,540 annually — roughly $42.57 an hour — which runs 3% below the national median of $91,640.

Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $64,990 while the top 10% make $135,190 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $75,490 and $108,840 a year.

Budget Analyst salary range in New York

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$64,990$31.25
25th percentile (early career)$75,490$36.29
50th percentile (median)$88,540$42.57
75th percentile (experienced)$108,840$52.33
90th percentile (top earners)$135,190$65.00

How New York compares

New York ranks 22nd out of 51 states and territories for Budget Analyst pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$124,590
2Maryland$106,020
3Virginia$105,470
4California$99,520
5Alabama$99,490

Working as a Budget Analyst in New York

Nationally, about 47,000 people work as Budget Analysts in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare New York pay ($88,540) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Budget Analyst make in New York?
The median Budget Analyst salary in New York is $88,540 per year, or about $42.57 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $64,990 at the entry level to $135,190 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Budget Analysts about 3% less than the national median of $91,640. New York ranks 22nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Budget Analysts?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $88,540 a year. About 2,760 Budget Analysts are employed in New York. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.