What is the median salary for Budget Analysts in New Jersey?

According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Budget Analysts in New Jersey is $92,980.

How does New Jersey compare to the national median for Budget Analysts?

The New Jersey median is +3.3% versus the BLS national figure of $90,001.

What is the salary range for Budget Analysts in New Jersey?

BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $62,830 and the 90th-percentile at $131,700, 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.

Budget Analysts Salary in New Jersey

Median annual$92,980

Mean annual$95,130

Range (10th to 90th)$62,830 to $131,700

New Jersey employment770

State vs national+3.3% vs national

Salary distribution

Where New Jersey budget analysts fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

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

The middle 50% of workers earn between $77,100 and $107,950, with a median of $92,980.

Real disclosed salaries

Budget Analysts in New Jersey: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 26 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $80,519. 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.

Level	Filings	Median offer
Level I — entry	15	$72,010
Level II — qualified	6	$91,220
Level III — experienced	2	$105,447

Top employers filing for this role

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

Employer	Most-filed title	Filings	Median
Accord Power Inc	Budget Analyst	2	$82,499
CHARLES KOMAR & SONS, INC.	Budget Analyst	2	$100,000
GDB International, Inc.	Budget Analyst	2	$82,276
JD LOGISTICS UNITED STATES COMPANY	BUDGET ANALYST	2	$72,720
Wealthfront Corporation	FP&A Analyst	1	$108,900
VRG ONE LLC	Budget Analyst	1	$85,000
71SCM LLC	Cost Analyst	1	$70,200
Fueled Digital Media LLC	Budget Analyst	1	$82,500
Glasbilt LLC	Financial Budget Analyst	1	$130,000
Think IT Technologies, Inc.	Finance Associate	1	$71,552

Recent sample filings

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

FP&A Analyst at Wealthfront Corporation
$108,900
Jersey CityDecided Nov 17, 2025I-200-25311-389011
Budget Analyst at Accord Power Inc
$88,999
SomersetDecided Nov 7, 2025I-200-25273-348219
Budget Analyst at VRG ONE LLC
$85,000
East RutherfordWage Level IDecided Sep 29, 2025I-200-25265-325822
Budget Analyst at CHARLES KOMAR & SONS, INC.
$105,000
Jersey CityWage Level IIIDecided Sep 9, 2025I-200-25245-280629
Cost Analyst at 71SCM LLC
$70,200
Jersey CityWage Level IDecided Jul 25, 2025I-200-25200-186956
Budget Analyst at Fueled Digital Media LLC
$82,500
Jersey CityWage Level IDecided Jul 17, 2025I-200-25191-166039
Financial Budget Analyst at Glasbilt LLC
$130,000
HobokenWage Level IDecided Jun 30, 2025I-200-25174-121093
Finance Associate at Think IT Technologies, Inc.
$71,552
South PlainfieldWage Level IDecided Jun 26, 2025I-200-25169-109291

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 New Jersey

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.

Entry →Mid →Senior →Lead →

Pay by industry

Budget Analysts in New Jersey, by industry

Median offered wage across 24 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Retail and wholesale leads with a median of $89,220.

Industry	Largest employer	Filings	Median offer
Retail and wholesale	GDB International, Inc.	6	$89,220
Professional services	CHARLES KOMAR & SONS, INC.	5	$72,720
Technology and software	Wealthfront Corporation	4	$94,197
Real estate	Vision Management LLC	3	$71,552
Energy and utilities	Accord Power Inc	2	$82,499
Manufacturing	Glasbilt LLC	2	$100,776
Education	Kean University	2	$75,024

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

Wage trend

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

Median annual wage, New Jersey2023 to 2024

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)

01
Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
02
Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
03
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
04
Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.
05
Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
06
Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.
07
Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
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, 2024–2034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Budget Analysts in New Jersey?: According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Budget Analysts in New Jersey is $92,980.
How does New Jersey compare to the national median for Budget Analysts?: The New Jersey median is +3.3% versus the BLS national figure of $90,001.
What is the salary range for Budget Analysts in New Jersey?: BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $62,830 and the 90th-percentile at $131,700, 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.