Budget Analysts Salary
In Gainesville, GA, budget analysts earn $106,610 at the median, or about $51.26 an hour. The range runs from $63K at the entry level to $133K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 96.77), that's roughly $110,168 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,514/month, or 22.5% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $107K get you in Gainesville?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Gainesville’s Regional Price Parity (96.77). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Gainesville
Gainesville sits well above the national pay line for budget analysts, local pay runs about 16% higher than the U.S. median of $92K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,514/month, 23.3% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 96.77) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Gainesville offers a genuinely strong financial position for budget analystss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for budget analysts in metros near Gainesville, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $100K | $100K |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $97K | $106K |
| Columbus | $86K | $96K |
| Warner Robins | $92K | $98K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Gainesville, GA
Entry-level budget analysts (10th percentile) start around $63K. Mid-career wages sit at $107K. Top earners bring in $133K or more, a $70K spread from bottom to top.
Budget Analysts pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Budget Analysts salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $125K | +36% | 1,490 |
| Maryland | $106K | +16% | 2,490 |
| Virginia | $105K | +15% | 2,730 |
| California | $100K | +9% | 4,160 |
| Alabama | $99K | +9% | 870 |
| Colorado | $97K | +6% | 1,290 |
| Washington | $97K | +5% | 1,510 |
| Michigan | $96K | +5% | 1,020 |
| New Jersey | $96K | +5% | 840 |
| Connecticut | $95K | +4% | 970 |
| Oregon | $95K | +4% | 1,090 |
| Illinois | $95K | +4% | 750 |
| Alaska | $95K | +3% | 220 |
| Vermont | $93K | +2% | 90 |
| Rhode Island | $93K | +1% | 90 |
| New Hampshire | $93K | +1% | 80 |
| Hawaii | $92K | +1% | 210 |
| Massachusetts | $92K | +1% | 1,280 |
| Georgia | $92K | +0% | 1,900 |
| Ohio | $90K | -2% | 800 |
| Utah | $89K | -3% | 280 |
| New York | $89K | -3% | 2,760 |
| Maine | $88K | -4% | 200 |
| New Mexico | $87K | -5% | 740 |
| Tennessee | $87K | -6% | 1,140 |
| Iowa | $87K | -6% | 390 |
| South Carolina | $86K | -6% | 470 |
| Minnesota | $86K | -6% | 450 |
| Arizona | $85K | -7% | 730 |
| Pennsylvania | $84K | -8% | 1,490 |
| Florida | $84K | -8% | 3,150 |
| Idaho | $83K | -9% | 190 |
| Nebraska | $83K | -9% | 200 |
| Texas | $83K | -9% | 3,340 |
| North Carolina | $82K | -10% | 1,830 |
| Wisconsin | $82K | -10% | 820 |
| Indiana | $82K | -10% | 390 |
| Delaware | $82K | -11% | 260 |
| Missouri | $82K | -11% | 520 |
| Nevada | $82K | -11% | 440 |
| Wyoming | $81K | -12% | 80 |
| Oklahoma | $81K | -12% | 670 |
| Louisiana | $81K | -12% | 330 |
| Kansas | $80K | -13% | 270 |
| Montana | $80K | -13% | 360 |
| South Dakota | $79K | -14% | 120 |
| West Virginia | $79K | -14% | 180 |
| Mississippi | $79K | -14% | 390 |
| North Dakota | $77K | -16% | 150 |
| Kentucky | $77K | -16% | 630 |
| Arkansas | $72K | -22% | 320 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a budget analyst afford a 2BR apartment alone in Gainesville?
Yes — at the median salary of $107K, rent takes 23.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,514/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for budget analysts in Gainesville?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new budget analysts typically earn — is $63K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,791/month. At HUD’s $1,514/month FMR, rent would take 40% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is budget analyst a high-paying job in Gainesville?
Local pay is 16% above the national median — $107K here vs. $92K nationally.
How does Gainesville compare to the national average for budget analysts?
Gainesville pays $107K median vs. the U.S. average of $92K — that’s +16%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 96.77), the purchasing-power equivalent is $110K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do budget analysts make in Gainesville, GA?
The median is $106,610 a year, that works out to about $51 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $63,180, and experienced budget analysts can clear $133,090. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $107K enough to live in Gainesville?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,499/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,514/month, which eats 23.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a budget analysts salary go in Gainesville?
Gainesville has a Regional Price Parity of 96.77 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median budget analysts salary is worth about $110,168 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do budget analysts get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.