Budget Analyst I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000245
- Class code
- 32000245
- Pay group
- NC14
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Budget Analyst I is $52,592 to $92,036 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000245.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 09/2023.
What the state says the job is
This is management analysis work in the development and administration of the state budget. Positions are responsible for the budget analysis work of several groups of state agencies and institutions having similar functions and related types of budget problems or for the budget analysis work of one of the largest agencies. Positions consult and advise agency and institutional officials on fiscal organization, management policies, and procedures. Work is performed independently under the general supervision of the state budget administrator, and budgetary recommendations are subject to review by the administrator and the assistant state budget officer and final approval of the state budget officer.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Intermediate knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and governmental budgeting and accounting. Intermediate knowledge of fiscal and operational policy of state government. Basic knowledge of the financial structure, accounting system, and financial procedures of the State of North Carolina. Ability to organize and present clearly oral and written reports of findings and recommendations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinate personnel, agency officials, legislators, and the general public.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Budget Analyst I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $5,151 | $8,242 | $61,812 to $98,904 |
| Oklahoma | $27,827 | $114,532 | $27,827 to $114,532 |
| Texas | $45,521 | $71,055 | $45,521 to $71,055 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.