Assistant Budget Director Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Budget Director make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Budget Director in the United States is $179,441 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $86.

However, an Assistant Budget Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $199,231
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $170,435 to $189,800
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $162,236
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Assistant Budget Director Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $189,800 $15,817 $3,650 $91
Average $179,441 $14,953 $3,451 $86
25th Percentile $170,435 $14,203 $3,278 $82
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Budget Director Salaries

An Assistant Budget Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Budget Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Budget Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $120,318
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $135,376
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $177,282
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $209,755
  • Expert (over 8 years): $250,850
Levels Salary
Budgeting... Level Assistant Budget Director$120,318
Budget Ma... Level Assistant Budget Director$135,376
Assistant... Level Assistant Budget Director$177,282
Budget Di... Level Assistant Budget Director$209,755
VP of Bud... Level Assistant Budget Director$250,850
$120,318 0 yr
$135,376 < 2 yrs
$177,282 2-4 yrs
$209,755 5-8 yrs
$250,850 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Budget Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Budget Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $198,677.
  • California: $197,923.
  • Massachusetts: $195,286.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Budget Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $226,329
  • San Francisco: $224,104
  • Oakland: $219,133

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Budget Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 12.13% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Financial Statements (Mentioned in 1.64% Job Postings): Obtaining and creating formal records of business activities and cash flows to provide results for financial performance.
  • Accounts Receivable (Mentioned in 1.2% Job Postings): Accounts receivable is a legally enforceable claim for payment held by a business for goods supplied and/or services rendered that customers/clients have ordered but not paid for. These are generally in the form of invoices raised by a business and delivered to the customer for payment within an agreed time frame. Accounts receivable is shown in a balance sheet as an asset. It is one of a series of accounting transactions dealing with the billing of a customer for goods and services that the customer has ordered. These may be distinguished from notes receivable, which are debts created through formal legal instruments called promissory notes.
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Analysis 12.13%
Financial Statements 1.64%
Accounts Receivable 1.2%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Budget Director's salary.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 46%.
  • Customer Service: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Financial Modeling: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Time Management
 $261,984
46%
Customer Service
 $231,479
29%
Financial Modeling
 $220,712
23%
Accounts Payable
 $217,124
21%
Supply Chain
 $209,946
17%
Innovation
 $206,357
15%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Budget Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Budget Directors enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Budget Director with a Bachelor's Degree is between $161,193 and $172,288).

Assistant Budget Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Budget Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.7%
High School 5.7%
Associates 5.7%
Bachelors 47.1%
Masters 41.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Assistant Budget Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Budget Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$170,435
Average $179,441/year
$189,800
$14,203
Average $14,953/month
$15,817
$3,278
Average $3,451/week
$3,650
$82
Average $86/hour
$91
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $189,800 $15,817 $3,650 $91
Average $179,441 $14,953 $3,451 $86
25th Percentile $170,435 $14,203 $3,278 $82

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Salary Trends for Assistant Budget Director

Salaries for an Assistant Budget Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $144,169 in 2023 to around $142,371 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Budget Director salary trends, .

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