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Budget Analyst III pay range

State of North Carolina · class code 32000247

$63,927 to $111,871 per year$63,927$111,871MINIMUM · MIDPOINT $87,899 · MAXIMUM

Published per year range, State of North Carolina

Class code
32000247
Pay group
NC18
Pay unit
Year
State
North Carolina

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 06/2018.

What the state says the job is

This is independent and highly specialized management analysis work in developing and administering the State Budget for the most complex, large, and costly State agencies. Positions apply advanced analytical techniques and approaches in carrying out their responsibilities for budget development, including policy and financial analysis, and for budget execution, including program evaluation and fiscal control. Work at this level is distinguished from the II level by the scope and complexity of the assignment, depth of analysis required, the high degree of independence in planning and executing work assignments, and the level and extent of contact public officials.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration of governmental budgeting and accounting; and of the organization, financial structure, accounting and budgeting system and financial policies and procedures of the State of North Carolina. Considerable knowledge of the executive, legislative, and political structures of North Carolina. Considerable ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with high level agency officials, gubernatorial staff, legislators, and the general public. Considerable, analytical and communicative skills and abilities involving program and financial analysis and evaluation.

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, accounting or related field from an accredited institution and five years of experience preferably in governmental accounting on budgeting, including one year in advanced and responsible analyst or administrative capacity 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

Accounting Manager I $63,927 to $111,871Financial Investigator II $63,927 to $111,871Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst I $63,927 to $111,871Banking Executive $63,927 to $111,871Management Engineer II $63,927 to $111,871Financial Manager I $63,927 to $111,871State Procurement Specialist III $63,927 to $111,871Real Property Area Agent $63,927 to $111,871

Budget Analyst III in other states

StateMinimumMaximumPer year at full time
Oklahoma$36,784$152,428$36,784 to $152,428
Texas$57,614$93,138$57,614 to $93,138

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.

All North Carolina classifications