Budget Analysts Salary in Arkansas

Budget analysts in Arkansas earn the most in Fayetteville (average $73,960 a year) and the least in Little Rock ($70,740), across the 2 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the budget analysts average at $73,710 and the median at $71,800 for 320 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,370.

Budget Analysts average salary by city in Arkansas

Fayetteville$73,960
Little Rock$70,740

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fayetteville	$73,960	$74,180	$46,750	$58,612	91
Little Rock	$70,740	$65,950	$50,700	$56,466	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Budget Analysts salary in other states

Budget Analysts salary by city and state

More about pay in Arkansas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-2031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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