Budget Analysts in California
Budget analysts review financial estimates and accounting reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulations. They work in government agencies, corporations, nonprofits, and other organizations that manage substantial budgets In California the median pay is $99,520 a year, 9% above the national median of $91,640.
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Who is hiring in California
Openings in California and remote
- Budget Analyst · National Park Service · San Francisco, California · $93358–$121371
- BUDGET ANALYST · Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command · March AFB, California · $71957–$93549
- Supervisory Budget Analyst · U.S. Army Forces Command · Fort Irwin, California · $124085–$161313
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
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Knowledge areas
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Licenses and training in California
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O*NET-SOC 13-2031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.