Budget Analysts pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,640 or more. The middle half of budget analysts in Augusta earn between $78,850 and $115,920.
- $64K10th
- $79K25th
- $97KMedian
- $116K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $98,580 | $8,215 | $47.39 |
| Median | $97,470 | $8,122 | $46.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,850 | $6,571 | $37.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $115,920 | $9,660 | $55.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Budget Analysts pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Budget analysts in Augusta earn 5% more than the Georgia average ($93,650) and about the same as the U.S. average ($96,370). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $91,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $98,580 | $97,470 | $64,460 | $127,640 | 180 |
| Georgia | $93,650 | $91,870 | $55,050 | $133,090 | 1,900 |
| United States | $96,370 | $91,640 | $62,250 | $136,660 | 47,160 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Budget Analysts salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $98,580, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $74,010 a year, or $6,168 a month and $2,847 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $74,011 | $6,168 |
| Working in GA | $74,010 | $6,168 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for budget analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $98,580 buys what about $107,265 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Budget Analysts salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 2nd of 8 Georgia metro areas for this job; Gainesville pays the most ($99,020).
- Gainesville$99,020
- Augusta$98,580
- Atlanta$98,510
- Savannah$91,070
- Warner Robins$90,010
- Columbus$87,830
- Macon$78,410
- Athens$60,070
Highest-paying cities for budget analysts
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($130,420).
- San Jose, CA$130,420
- Washington, DC$124,390
- Iowa City, IA$122,820
- San Francisco, CA$117,830
- Ann Arbor, MI$117,690
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Budget Analysts salary in Augusta: questions
How much do budget analysts make an hour in Augusta?
$47.40 an hour on average, and $46.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level budget analysts salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the budget analysts take-home pay in Augusta?
About $74,010 a year ($6,168 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $98,580.
Do budget analysts earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($96,370).
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; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.52, this job is 2.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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