Pittsburgh Budget Explorer

The city's 600-page budget PDF, turned into searchable tables and charts. How this was built

Budget Amended as amended 4-20-26

The 2026 operating budget was amended after adoption

These figures now reflect the amended 2026 operating budget — here's how it differs from the budget as originally adopted in December.

Adopted → Amended
$693.2M → $721.5M
Net Change
+$28.3M (+4.1%)
Departments
25 changed
Line Items
682 revised
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Operating Budget
$721.5M
+8.4% vs 2025
Trust Funds
$76.5M
Separate from operating
Projected Revenue
$715.0M
7 sources
Capital (2026)
$112.3M
6-yr plan: $851.2M
Personnel
3,572 FTE
$292.9M payroll

Where the Money Flows

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From 7 revenue sources, through the operating budget, out to 27 departments.

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What Changed in FY2026?

The biggest budget increases, decreases, new positions, and eliminated positions — the view you need before a budget hearing.

+$55.9M (8.4%) 83 new positions 82 eliminated 9 shifted Net +26.170000000000073 FTE

Operating Budget

Department budgets, revenue, trust funds, and financial forecasts for day-to-day city operations.

64 sections 264 tables

Capital Budget

Six-year capital improvement plan covering infrastructure, facilities, and major projects.

64 projects 7 functional areas 2026: $112.3M

Top Departments by Budget

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FY2026 operating budget — largest 15 of 27 departments.

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