Computer Systems Analyst Salary in St. Louis, MO
Computer Systems Analysts in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area earn a median $96,290 a year — 9% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $72,982 take-home, or $6,082 a month.
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- Federal income tax$12,354
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,970
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,396
- Missouri income tax$3,588
- Take-home pay$72,982
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 4.70% state
Living in St. Louis? City residents also pay St. Louis’s Earnings Tax — about $963 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $72,019 ($6,002 a month). Choose “St. Louis” 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 St. Louis, MO
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $61,840 | $29.73 | $49,899 | $4,158 |
| 25th percentile | $77,510 | $37.26 | $60,653 | $5,054 |
| Median (50th) | $96,290 | $46.29 | $72,982 | $6,082 |
| 75th percentile | $124,910 | $60.05 | $91,709 | $7,642 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $145,590 | $70.00 | $104,871 | $8,739 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Missouri resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $96,290 buys in St. Louis, MO
Prices in St. Louis, MO are 4.9% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 21% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median computer systems analyst's $72,982 take-home pay has the buying power of $76,752 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 St. Louis, MO as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.87).
Best-paying cities for computer systems analysts, adjusted for cost of living
St. Louis, MO ranks #37 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 |
| 37 | St. Louis, MO | $96,290 | $72,982 | $76,752 |
*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 Missouri
- Kansas City, MO — $101,340
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer systems analyst make in St. Louis, MO?
The median computer systems analyst salary in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $96,290 a year, or about $46.29 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $77,510 and $124,910.
What is a computer systems analyst’s take-home pay in St. Louis, MO?
On the median $96,290 salary, a single filer living in Missouri takes home about $72,982 a year ($6,082 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $3,588 in Missouri taxes in 2026.
Is St. Louis, MO a good place to work as a computer systems analyst?
Pay here is 9% below the national median of $105,850. Local prices are 4.9% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $76,752 would in a typical U.S. city. St. Louis, MO ranks #37 of 42 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a computer systems analyst afford rent in St. Louis, MO?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in St. Louis, MO is $989 a month ($1,211 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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