Budget Analysts Salary in South Carolina
Budget Analysts in South Carolina earn a median of $86,260 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($91,640)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,870; the top 10% earn over $125,860. Nationally the range is $62,250 to $136,660.
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Budget Analysts pay in South Carolina
How much do budget analysts make in South Carolina?
The median is $86,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,870 and the top 10% earn over $125,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for budget analysts?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $91,640). Living costs are not included.