FinanceUpdated Q1 2025

Budget Analyst Salary
in Cleveland, OH

Develop budget proposals and analyze spending to help organizations manage finances. Median salary in Cleveland: $75K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$75K
per year
Take-home: $50K

Salary range in Cleveland

Entry level (25th)$57,000
Median (50th)$75,000
Senior (75th)$96,000
Top earner (90th)$120,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in Cleveland, Ohio.

Key facts for Cleveland

Median salary
$75K
annual
Take-home pay
$50K
after fed/state tax
COL index
82
100 = US avg
State income tax
3.99%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$950
per month
YoY growth
+2.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Cleveland Budget Analyst to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $75K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast — Cleveland

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Budget Analyst salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED →$63K$69K$74K$80K$85K201920212023202520272029
2026
$77K
projected
2027
$79K
projected
2028
$81K
projected
2029
$83K
projected
2030
$85K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$75,000+$0
2028 projected$75,000+$0
2029 projected$75,000+$0
2030 projected$75,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Budget Analyst Salary in Cleveland, Ohio: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Budget Analyst salary in Cleveland, OH is $75,000 per year as of Q1 2025. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Cleveland–OH metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Budget Analyst in Cleveland

Entry-level Budget Analysts in Cleveland with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $57,000 and $75,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $75,000 to $96,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $96,000 to $120,000 or more.

Cost of living in Cleveland for Budget Analysts

Cleveland has a cost of living index of 82 compared to the US national average of 100. This means your salary goes approximately 18% further in Cleveland than the national average. Ohio has a 3.99% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Budget Analyst

Bachelor's in Finance, Economics, or Accounting. 45% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Budget Analyst salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Cleveland (current)$75K82
Columbus90
Cincinnati88
Toledo78
Akron80
Dayton80