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5 of the Best Types of Budget Analyst Jobs in 2026

Discover some great types of Budget Analyst jobs that are hiring now.

The qualifications you need to work as a budget analyst include a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Senior analyst positions may require a master’s degree in accounting. Some employers prefer applicants with CPA accreditation. In addition to accounting skills, you need to be able to communicate budget-related findings and suggestions to senior-level management and executives. You should also have strong attention to detail and written and verbal communication skills.

If you are interested in a Budget Analystjob, here are some kinds of positions to explore for this type of work with open positions on ZipRecruiter.

High Paying Budget Analyst Jobs

List of the top 5 highest paying Budget Analyst positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Senior Budget Analyst

    Salary range: $76,500 - $100,500

    Senior Budget Analyst is a typical job search query. Most salaries for Senior Budget Analyst jobs pay between $76,500 (25th percentile) and $100,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Senior Budget Analyst job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Entry Level Budget Analyst

    Salary range: $59,500 - $98,500

    Entry-level jobs are positions that do not require any previous experience in the role. Most entry-level jobs are aimed at high school or college graduates as a starting point for a future career goal. A college student may have majored in their ideal career field, but will still need to start in an entry-level position to train in a real-world environment. Some students move from internships into entry-level jobs, but most entry-level jobs do not expect a candidate to have any prior employment or on-site training.

  • Internship Budget Analyst

    Salary range: $59,500 - $98,500

    An Internship is a position within your desired field that pays little or no money but offers you the opportunity to gain real-world experience. This may set you apart for your future job search. Generally, Internships are almost expected by employers on an entry-level candidate’s resume. You are much more of an asset to an employer if you have some work experience.

  • Full Time Budget Analyst

    Salary range: $59,500 - $98,500

    Full-time employment hours are generally determined by the employer. There is no single universal definition; however, various laws and policies govern different types of eligibility and statuses. For example, the Fair Labor Standards Act does not define full-time employment but does require overtime pay after 40 hours of work in a workweek for non-exempt employees. The Affordable Care Act, in determining Applicable Large Employers, defines full-time employees as those working an average of at least 30 hours per week, or 130 hours a month. The H-1B Visa Program defines full-time as 40 hours per week, normally, and in no event would less than 35 hours per week be considered to be full-time employment. In practice, full-time employment is typically between 32 and 40 hours per week.

  • Junior Budget Analyst

    Salary range: $48,000 - $73,500

    Junior Budget Analyst is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Junior Budget Analyst jobs pay between $48,000 (25th percentile) and $73,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Junior Budget Analyst job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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