Budget Analysts Salary in Colorado

Budget analysts in Colorado earn the most in Boulder (average $108,060 a year) and the least in Colorado Springs ($94,320), across the 5 Colorado metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the budget analysts average at $99,890 and the median at $97,100 for 1,290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,370.

Budget Analysts average salary by city in Colorado

Boulder$108,060
Denver$102,520
Greeley$100,310
Fort Collins$96,950
Colorado Springs$94,320

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boulder	$108,060	$102,760	$95,550	$80,804	105
Denver	$102,520	$100,720	$83,010	$77,150	106
Greeley	$100,310	$103,720	$80,230	$75,693	100
Fort Collins	$96,950	$95,860	$82,430	$73,477	101
Colorado Springs	$94,320	$93,530	$76,930	$71,742	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. 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 Colorado

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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