How much does a budget analyst make in California?
$99,520a year
Median yearly pay for budget analysts in California. That is $47.85 an hour or $8,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.85
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,170Median: $99,520Highest 10%: $149,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,170 | $33.25 | |
| 25th | $80,860 | $38.88 | |
| Median | $99,520 | $47.85 | |
| 75th | $129,100 | $62.09 | |
| 90th | $149,700 | $71.95 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $131,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $117,400 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $110,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $107,000 |
| Salinas, CA | $104,000 |
| Modesto, CA | $102,500 |
| Vallejo, CA | $98,590 |
| Visalia, CA | $97,970 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $96,870 |
| Oxnard, CA | $96,260 |
| Stockton, CA | $95,870 |
| Sacramento, CA | $95,620 |
| Riverside, CA | $87,860 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $86,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $77,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for budget analysts.
| 1. District of Columbia | $124,600 |
| 2. Maryland | $106,000 |
| 3. Virginia | $105,500 |
| 4. California | $99,520 |
| 5. Alabama | $99,490 |
| 6. Colorado | $97,100 |
| 7. Washington | $96,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a budget analyst make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $47.85 ($99,520 a year).
Do budget analysts make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $99,520 against $91,640 nationally, 9% more.
Where does California rank for budget analyst pay?
California ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays budget analysts the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $131,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.