State Budget Manager pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000326
- Class code
- 32000326
- Pay group
- NC25
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for State Budget Manager is $89,596 to $201,593 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000326.
- 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 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
This position serves as a highly advanced leader responsible for budget preparation, management and execution for certain specifically assigned agencies and budgets within the Statewide and Infrastructure section. The State Budget Manager position represents the Governor and State Budget Director in legislative committees and serves as the primary liaison between the Governor and assigned state agencies. The position manages a staff of State Budget Management Analysts who are responsible for all activities associated with budget development, administration, and execution for departments and institutions representing a segment of the State's operating budget. Budget development/preparation includes the analysis of biennial budget proposals to establish their relationship to the current level of agency operations and any projected expansion/reduction needs.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and state government budgeting and accounting in North Carolina, especially budget preparation and execution. Thorough knowledge of governmental finances and institutional fund accounting. Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the area of employment. Thorough knowledge of state governmental fiscal and budgetary processes. Thorough knowledge of office management and organizational concepts. Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of associates, legislators, other public officials, and the public. Ability to manage and direct complex fin ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and seven (7) years of progressive related experience preferably in governmental accounting or budgeting, including one (1) year in advanced and responsible analyst or administrative capacity, and three (3) years of which must have been supervisory in nature; or equivalent combination of educationand 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
State Budget Manager in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $84,552 | $165,901 | $84,552 to $165,901 |
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.