How much does a Budget Director make in California? The average Budget Director salary in California is $231,098 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $201,550 and $260,155. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Budget Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Budget Director Salary $174,648 CA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Budget Director Salary $201,550 CA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Budget Director Salary $231,098 CA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Budget Director Salary $260,155 CA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Budget Director Salary $286,609 CA May 28, 2024
25% $201,550 10% $174,648 90% $286,609 75% $260,155 $231,098 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Budget Director need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Billing: Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.

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Business Administration: It is the management of all aspects of a business's performance, decisions, and organization. It includes the day to day operations, aspects including finances and human resources, and ensures the company stays aligned to the goal or mission.

Analysis 7.49%
Billing 2.08%
Business Administration 1.18%
Others 89.25%

Job Description for Budget Director

Budget Director directs and controls an organization's budgeting and financial forecasting activities. Leads the budgeting process for annual, quarterly, and monthly budget development. Being a Budget Director develops budgetary policies and guidelines to meet short and long-term financial goals. Establishes processes to incorporate past financial results into budget development. Additionally, Budget Director monitors and analyzes performance against budgets. Develops and implements tools and reporting used for planning, forecasting, monitoring, and decision support. Presents budget data to senior management and/or board. May require a MBA. Typically reports to top management. The Budget Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Budget Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • Job Description. Budget, Grants & Contracts Director. Children, Youth, Family, Transitional Age Youth Division. Agency Overview. Founded in 1889. the Felto...
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  • Budget, Grants & Contracts DirectorChildren, Youth, Family, Transitional Age Youth DivisionAgency OverviewFounded in 1889, the Felton is the oldest nonprof...
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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $220,832 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $223,974 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $231,936 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $220,413 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $214,756 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $228,584 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $221,460 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $208,680 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $255,612 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $254,983 Date Updated May 28, 2024

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