Computer Systems Analyst Salary in Cleveland, OH
Computer Systems Analysts in the Cleveland, OH metro area earn a median $101,540 a year — 4% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $78,253 take-home, or $6,521 a month.
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- Federal income tax$13,509
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,295
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,472
- Ohio income tax$2,010
- Take-home pay$78,253
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 2.75% state
Living in Cleveland? City residents also pay Cleveland’s city income tax — about $2,539 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $75,715 ($6,310 a month). Choose “Cleveland” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
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Computer Systems Analyst pay by experience in Cleveland, OH
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $62,820 | $30.20 | $51,711 | $4,309 |
| 25th percentile | $80,430 | $38.67 | $63,983 | $5,332 |
| Median (50th) | $101,540 | $48.82 | $78,253 | $6,521 |
| 75th percentile | $130,570 | $62.77 | $97,702 | $8,142 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $149,780 | $72.01 | $110,304 | $9,192 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Ohio resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $101,540 buys in Cleveland, OH
Prices in Cleveland, OH are 6.1% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 21% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median computer systems analyst's $78,253 take-home pay has the buying power of $83,317 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Computer Systems Analyst jobs are about as common in Cleveland, OH as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.17).
Best-paying cities for computer systems analysts, adjusted for cost of living
Cleveland, OH ranks #16 of 42 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $157,140 | $106,244 | $96,215 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $133,690 | $102,643 | $92,361 |
| 3 | Dallas, TX | $122,520 | $95,008 | $92,161 |
| 4 | Houston, TX | $113,440 | $88,635 | $89,867 |
| 5 | Denver, CO | $127,880 | $93,754 | $88,629 |
| 6 | Atlanta, GA | $119,090 | $87,052 | $87,001 |
| 7 | Boston, MA | $129,180 | $93,322 | $86,197 |
| 8 | Columbus, OH | $107,230 | $82,100 | $85,996 |
| 16 | Cleveland, OH | $101,540 | $78,253 | $83,317 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 42 metros →
About the job: computer systems analysts
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +7.9% (faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Computer Systems Analyst salaries elsewhere in Ohio
- Columbus, OH — $107,230
- Cincinnati, OH — $103,450
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer systems analyst make in Cleveland, OH?
The median computer systems analyst salary in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $101,540 a year, or about $48.82 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $80,430 and $130,570.
What is a computer systems analyst’s take-home pay in Cleveland, OH?
On the median $101,540 salary, a single filer living in Ohio takes home about $78,253 a year ($6,521 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $2,010 in Ohio taxes in 2026.
Is Cleveland, OH a good place to work as a computer systems analyst?
Pay here is 4% below the national median of $105,850. Local prices are 6.1% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $83,317 would in a typical U.S. city. Cleveland, OH ranks #16 of 42 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a computer systems analyst afford rent in Cleveland, OH?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Cleveland, OH is $1,048 a month ($1,268 for two bedrooms) — 16% of a median computer systems analyst’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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