Budget Analysts Salary in Illinois
Budget Analysts in Illinois earn a median of $94,880 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $94,880
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($91,640)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,300; the top 10% earn over $132,380. Nationally the range is $62,250 to $136,660.
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- Financial Examiners$93,150 median in Illinois
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Budget Analysts pay in Illinois
How much do budget analysts make in Illinois?
The median is $94,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,300 and the top 10% earn over $132,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for budget analysts?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $91,640). Living costs are not included.