Careers · Budget Analysts · Kentucky
Budget Analysts in Kentucky
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 Kentucky the median pay is $76,860 a year, 16% below the national median of $91,640.
$76,860median pay in Kentucky, per year
$65,170–$95,070middle half earn
630employed in Kentucky
$91,640U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Kentucky
3open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in Kentucky or remote
3employers hiring
3posted in the last 7 days
CT · Remotewhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
MathematicsCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingManagement of Financial Resources
Knowledge areas
Economics and AccountingMathematics (knowledge)English LanguageAdministration and ManagementAdministrativeComputers and Electronics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Budget Analysts.
Licenses and training in Kentucky
Budget Analysts pay in other states
District of Columbia · $124,590Maryland · $106,020Virginia · $105,470California · $99,520Alabama · $99,490Colorado · $97,100Washington · $96,640Michigan · $96,430New Jersey · $96,250Connecticut · $95,440
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against budget analysts and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against budget analysts and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 13-2031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kentucky, annual.