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DATA PROFILE · 2024

Budget Analysts salary in Alabama

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$98,080
Mean annual$99,700
Range (10th to 90th)$56,080 to $139,800
Alabama employment940
State vs national+9.0% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Alabama budget analysts fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$56,08025TH$73,350MEDIAN$98,08075TH$121,78090TH$139,800

The middle 50% of workers earn between $73,350 and $121,780, with a median of $98,080.

Real disclosed salaries

Budget Analysts in Alabama: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 6 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $65,371. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry3$55,224
Level II — qualified3$93,600

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Budget Analysts in Alabama. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Global Deli Network, Inc.Financial Analyst2$93,600
The University of Alabama in HuntsvilleSenior Budget Analyst1$70,741
GR Restaurant Services LLCBudget Analyst1$55,000
The University of Alabama at BirminghamFinancial Officer I1$55,224
DWECC USA, Inc.Budget Analyst1$60,000

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Senior Budget Analyst at The University of Alabama in Huntsville
    $70,741
    HuntsvilleWage Level IIDecided Sep 3, 2025I-200-25238-267219
  • Budget Analyst at GR Restaurant Services LLC
    $55,000
    TheodoreWage Level IDecided May 27, 2025I-200-25139-990187
  • Financial Officer I at The University of Alabama at Birmingham
    $55,224
    BirminghamWage Level IDecided Apr 29, 2025I-200-25112-889634
  • Financial Analyst at Global Deli Network, Inc.
    $93,600
    DothanWage Level IIDecided Oct 18, 2024I-200-24284-399690
  • Financial Analyst at Global Deli Network, Inc.
    $93,600
    DothanWage Level IIDecided Oct 8, 2024I-200-24275-377853
  • Budget Analyst at DWECC USA, Inc.
    $60,000
    CussetaWage Level IDecided Oct 1, 2024I-200-24268-359520

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Budget Analysts pay by experience level in Alabama

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Pay by industry

Budget Analysts in Alabama, by industry

Median offered wage across 4 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Education leads with a median of $62,983.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
EducationThe University of Alabama in Huntsville2$62,983
Retail and wholesaleGR Restaurant Services LLC1$55,000
ManufacturingDWECC USA, Inc.1$60,000

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Alabama over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Alabama2023 to 2024
$94,1902023$98,0802024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Economics and Accounting

    Knowledge

    4.0 / 5
  • Mathematical Reasoning

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Number Facility

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Mathematics

    Knowledge

    3.9 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.

  2. 02

    Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.

  3. 03

    Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.

  4. 04

    Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.

  5. 05

    Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.

  6. 06

    Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.

  7. 07

    Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.

  8. 08

    Interpret budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+1.2%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Slower than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Budget Analysts in Alabama?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Budget Analysts in Alabama is $98,080.
How does Alabama compare to the national median for Budget Analysts?
The Alabama median is +9.0% versus the BLS national figure of $90,001.
What is the salary range for Budget Analysts in Alabama?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $56,080 and the 90th-percentile at $139,800, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Budget Analysts a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 1.2% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Budget Analysts?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.