Prevailing Wage for Budget Analysts
Prevailing wage for Budget Analysts is set by the DOL under SOC 13-2031 and applies to sponsored positions including roles filed under titles like Budget and Policy Analyst, Budget Coordinator, and Budget Officer. DOL assigns four experience levels, and the wage floor shifts significantly by city, so where the worksite sits on the LCA determines the actual minimum.
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Entry-level filing for candidates with limited experience, typically under two years, performing routine budget tasks under close supervision. Employers filing at Level 1 are generally sponsoring recent graduates or candidates new to formal budget analysis work in the U.S.
The most common filing level for Budget Analysts. Applies to candidates with two or more years of experience handling independent budget reviews, variance analysis, and reporting with moderate supervision. Most employer LCA filings for this occupation land at Level 2.
For experienced analysts who manage complex budget processes, mentor junior staff, or lead cross-departmental budget cycles with minimal oversight. Typical for candidates moving into senior individual-contributor roles or specialized budget planning functions.
Fully competent senior professionals with broad authority over budget strategy, policy development, or organizational financial planning. Level 4 filings typically reflect lead analyst, principal, or budget director-track roles with significant scope and decision-making responsibility.
Prevailing Wage for Budget Analysts by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Watch for title aliasing on your LCA
Roles posted as Cost Analyst or Financial Services Officer sometimes get filed under a different SOC, missing the Budget Analysts prevailing wage floor entirely. Confirm the SOC code on the certified LCA matches 13-2031 before accepting an offer.
Account for bonus exclusions in your offer
DOL prevailing wage for Budget Analysts must be met through base salary alone. Signing bonuses, performance bonuses, and RSUs do not count toward satisfying the wage floor, so an offer that looks competitive with total comp may fall short on base.
Check sponsorship history for government contractors
A large share of Budget Analyst roles sit with federal contractors in metros like Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL. Use Migrate Mate to filter by employer and see which government contractors have an active H-1B or green card sponsorship history for this occupation.
Recognize when a Level 1 filing undervalues your experience
Employers sometimes file at Level 1 to minimize wage obligations even when the role description clearly involves independent analysis. If you have two or more years of budget work, a Level 1 wage floor may not reflect DOL's intended classification for your position.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 13-2031.00 alongside Budget Analysts, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Budget and Policy Analyst Prevailing Wage
Budget and Policy Analyst Prevailing Wage
Budget and Policy Analyst positions fall under SOC 13-2031.00 (Budget Analysts). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Budget Coordinator Prevailing Wage
Budget Coordinator Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Budget Coordinator for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 13-2031.00 (Budget Analysts). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Budget Officer Prevailing Wage
Budget Officer Prevailing Wage
Budget Officer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 13-2031.00 (Budget Analysts). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Budget Planning Analyst Prevailing Wage
Budget Planning Analyst Prevailing Wage
Budget Planning Analyst positions fall under SOC 13-2031.00 (Budget Analysts). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Cost Analyst Prevailing Wage
Cost Analyst Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Cost Analyst for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 13-2031.00 (Budget Analysts). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Financial Services Officer Prevailing Wage
Financial Services Officer Prevailing Wage
Financial Services Officer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 13-2031.00 (Budget Analysts). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Fiscal Analyst Prevailing Wage
Fiscal Analyst Prevailing Wage
Fiscal Analyst positions fall under SOC 13-2031.00 (Budget Analysts). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Fiscal Budget Analyst Prevailing Wage
Fiscal Budget Analyst Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Fiscal Budget Analyst for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 13-2031.00 (Budget Analysts). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Budget Analysts?
DOL calculates prevailing wages using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For Budget Analysts under SOC 13-2031, DOL publishes four wage levels for each geographic area. Employers must use these figures when filing a Labor Condition Application with OFLC, certifying that the offered wage meets or exceeds the applicable floor.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to me?
Level 1 covers entry-level work under close supervision, typically under two years of experience. Level 2 applies to qualified analysts working independently, and is the most common filing level for this occupation. Level 3 is for experienced analysts with complex responsibilities. Level 4 reflects fully competent senior roles. The level must correspond to the actual duties and supervision described in the LCA, not simply the candidate's years of experience.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same Budget Analysts role differ so much by city?
DOL derives wages from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, so local labor market conditions are baked directly into the floor. The LCA worksite rule requires employers to use the wage for the metropolitan area where work is actually performed, not company headquarters. Dense employer markets like San Jose and San Francisco drive significantly higher survey medians than smaller metros, producing wide city-to-city variation even for identical job duties.
What happens if a sponsored job offer falls below the prevailing wage for Budget Analysts?
USCIS will not approve an H-1B or similar petition if the LCA wage attestation does not meet the DOL prevailing wage for the worksite location and wage level. The employer must either increase the offered salary to meet the floor, refile the LCA at the correct level, or withdraw the petition. A below-floor offer also creates compliance risk during DOL audits of the employer's public access file.
How do I find and verify the Budget Analysts prevailing wage for a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current prevailing wage by SOC code 13-2031, wage level, and metropolitan area. This tool reflects the same DOL figures employers must use on the LCA. For roles already posted with salary ranges, Migrate Mate lists positions with visible salary data and lets you filter by location, visa type, and employer sponsorship history so you can assess whether listed compensation aligns with the prevailing wage for your target metro.
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