Budget Analyst Salary in California
Based on 4K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$103,900
$49.952/hr
vs National Average
$85,577
+21.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$68K – $155K
4K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Budget Analyst in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,490 |
| 25th percentile | $82,700 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $103,900 |
| 75th percentile | $128,870 |
| 90th percentile | $154,600 |
Historical Salary Trend — Budget Analyst in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,250 |
| 2023 | $99,920 |
| 2024 | $103,900 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,250 | $79,026 |
| 2023 | $99,920 | $82,697 |
| 2024 | $103,900 | $85,577 |