Computer Systems Analyst Salary
Computer Systems Analysts earn a median $105,850 a year nationally. Computer and Mathematical Occupations
U.S. median
$105,850
$50.89 per hour
Range
$67,340 – $167,710
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
519,530
across the U.S.
▲2.0%
Pay trend: The median for computer systems analysts in the U.S. rose from $103,790 (May 2024) to $105,850 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What computer systems analysts do
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)
- Openings per year
- 32,900
- Self-employed
- 3%
Employment of computer systems analysts is projected to grow 7.9% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 32,900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Computer Systems Analyst take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$83,295
per year · effective tax rate 21.3%
$6,941Monthly
$3,471Twice a month
$3,204Every 2 weeks
$40.05Hourly
- Federal income tax$14,457
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,563
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,535
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$83,295
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $67,340 | $32.38 | $56,204 |
| 25th percentile | $82,860 | $39.84 | $67,122 |
| Median (50th) | $105,850 | $50.89 | $83,295 |
| 75th percentile | $134,110 | $64.48 | $102,930 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $167,710 | $80.63 | $125,896 |
Best cities for computer systems analysts (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $157,140 | $106,244 | $96,215 | 7,260 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $133,690 | $102,643 | $92,361 | 19,050 |
| 3 | Dallas, TX | $122,520 | $95,008 | $92,161 | 20,000 |
| 4 | Houston, TX | $113,440 | $88,635 | $89,867 | 8,510 |
| 5 | Denver, CO | $127,880 | $93,754 | $88,629 | 4,190 |
| 6 | Atlanta, GA | $119,090 | $87,052 | $87,001 | 8,300 |
| 7 | Boston, MA | $129,180 | $93,322 | $86,197 | 17,470 |
| 8 | Columbus, OH | $107,230 | $82,100 | $85,996 | 4,660 |
| 9 | Huntsville, AL | $107,350 | $79,248 | $85,147 | 2,610 |
| 10 | Charlotte, NC | $110,790 | $82,859 | $85,116 | 7,870 |
| 11 | Des Moines, IA | $102,070 | $77,409 | $84,415 | 2,680 |
| 12 | San Antonio, TX | $100,840 | $79,771 | $84,221 | 2,930 |
| 13 | Austin, TX | $104,590 | $82,409 | $84,034 | 6,930 |
| 14 | Portland, OR | $127,360 | $88,002 | $83,477 | 4,020 |
| 15 | Cincinnati, OH | $103,450 | $79,545 | $83,406 | 4,240 |
| 16 | Cleveland, OH | $101,540 | $78,253 | $83,317 | 4,020 |
| 17 | Washington, DC | $127,040 | $90,268 | $82,903 | 18,620 |
| 18 | Raleigh, NC | $108,480 | $81,326 | $82,853 | 4,530 |
| 19 | Kansas City, MO | $101,340 | $76,297 | $82,445 | 4,180 |
| 20 | New York, NY | $128,340 | $92,455 | $82,136 | 26,540 |
| 21 | Tampa, FL | $105,080 | $82,754 | $82,024 | 7,100 |
| 22 | Durham, NC | $106,410 | $79,952 | $81,942 | 2,530 |
| 23 | Nashville, TN | $99,270 | $78,666 | $81,657 | 4,500 |
| 24 | Jacksonville, FL | $102,230 | $80,749 | $81,168 | 3,250 |
| 25 | Indianapolis, IN | $101,890 | $77,533 | $81,020 | 5,080 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Jose, CA — $157,140
- San Francisco, CA — $134,460
- Seattle, WA — $133,690
- Boston, MA — $129,180
- New York, NY — $128,340
- Denver, CO — $127,880
- Portland, OR — $127,360
- Washington, DC — $127,040
- Dallas, TX — $122,520
- Sacramento, CA — $122,330
- Los Angeles, CA — $121,560
- Atlanta, GA — $119,090
- San Diego, CA — $119,090
- Houston, TX — $113,440
- Minneapolis, MN — $112,090
Computer Systems Analyst salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $134,630 | +19.2% | $98,493 | $79,610 – $168,480 | 1,850 |
| Washington | $129,410 | +1.6% | $99,718 | $74,470 – $197,600 | 24,120 |
| Massachusetts | $128,240 | +5.5% | $92,726 | $80,000 – $171,650 | 22,160 |
| Colorado | $127,750 | +3.0% | $93,671 | $80,050 – $209,090 | 6,230 |
| California | $127,720 | +0.0% | $89,254 | $79,110 – $181,770 | 59,060 |
| New Jersey | $122,890 | −0.6% | $89,623 | $73,520 – $176,430 | 16,520 |
| Oregon | $121,620 | +9.4% | $84,578 | $79,530 – $168,380 | 5,640 |
| Virginia | $120,840 | +6.5% | $87,707 | $73,160 – $179,920 | 23,190 |
| District of Columbia | $116,820 | +2.4% | $84,052 | $89,190 – $168,270 | 2,480 |
| Maryland | $113,610 | +10.1% | $83,704 | $69,610 – $171,400 | 15,340 |
| Delaware | $110,560 | +6.2% | $80,653 | $72,470 – $163,060 | 2,140 |
| Wyoming | $109,780 | +23.6% | $86,060 | $66,960 – $132,390 | 310 |
| New York | $109,610 | +3.8% | $80,514 | $67,220 – $171,360 | 24,100 |
| Connecticut | $109,600 | +3.5% | $81,481 | $74,750 – $162,600 | 4,800 |
| New Hampshire | $107,670 | +6.9% | $84,576 | $70,470 – $163,010 | 2,090 |
| Texas | $107,390 | +2.3% | $84,379 | $72,530 – $168,140 | 47,990 |
| North Carolina | $106,850 | +1.8% | $80,244 | $73,190 – $166,660 | 20,910 |
| Minnesota | $106,350 | −0.4% | $77,939 | $78,700 – $148,230 | 11,330 |
| Georgia | $106,240 | +2.8% | $78,679 | $65,440 – $166,580 | 11,640 |
| North Dakota | $105,470 | +9.5% | $82,231 | $77,770 – $130,730 | 280 |
| Nevada | $104,060 | +2.2% | $82,036 | $61,170 – $148,960 | 2,540 |
| Arizona | $103,530 | +1.8% | $79,284 | $58,920 – $182,310 | 11,330 |
| Michigan | $103,410 | +3.2% | $77,435 | $66,360 – $155,670 | 14,070 |
| Ohio | $102,320 | +3.4% | $78,781 | $64,480 – $156,820 | 19,190 |
| Florida | $101,900 | +1.1% | $80,517 | $63,030 – $161,720 | 35,270 |
| Alabama | $101,770 | −1.9% | $75,602 | $64,880 – $163,110 | 6,560 |
| Illinois | $101,570 | +5.9% | $75,402 | $60,770 – $144,790 | 20,610 |
| Kansas | $100,770 | +3.6% | $74,898 | $64,000 – $163,760 | 3,740 |
| Wisconsin | $100,440 | +1.7% | $75,547 | $66,700 – $132,270 | 8,340 |
| South Dakota | $99,790 | +4.1% | $79,032 | $66,710 – $156,170 | 1,110 |
| Vermont | $99,610 | +0.9% | $74,792 | $75,090 – $129,280 | 590 |
| Indiana | $98,810 | +2.4% | $75,457 | $61,890 – $153,030 | 9,660 |
| Utah | $98,770 | +5.8% | $74,836 | $62,130 – $133,450 | 2,950 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,550 | +1.1% | $75,134 | $63,910 – $133,670 | 19,450 |
| South Carolina | $98,280 | +3.7% | $73,230 | $58,000 – $148,660 | 7,700 |
| New Mexico | $98,220 | +3.9% | $74,446 | $63,060 – $146,670 | 2,290 |
| Oklahoma | $95,930 | −4.5% | $72,545 | $62,940 – $136,180 | 3,710 |
| Iowa | $95,920 | +4.6% | $73,317 | $63,540 – $130,720 | 4,760 |
| Maine | $95,820 | −2.9% | $70,884 | $68,040 – $133,280 | 2,480 |
| Louisiana | $95,660 | +6.5% | $73,643 | $60,960 – $141,840 | 2,980 |
| Tennessee | $95,630 | +16.0% | $76,106 | $61,240 – $138,830 | 10,220 |
| Kentucky | $95,090 | +17.0% | $72,515 | $57,560 – $173,550 | 5,930 |
| Missouri | $92,060 | −0.7% | $70,205 | $59,600 – $145,590 | 7,730 |
| Nebraska | $91,810 | −0.3% | $70,121 | $62,780 – $139,990 | 2,440 |
| Montana | $91,310 | +2.5% | $69,268 | $65,220 – $127,190 | 850 |
| Hawaii | $88,640 | +2.2% | $65,982 | $62,200 – $128,720 | 1,670 |
| Alaska | $88,520 | +4.4% | $71,104 | $63,440 – $124,600 | 420 |
| Mississippi | $86,280 | +4.1% | $66,809 | $52,030 – $181,440 | 1,990 |
| Arkansas | $81,760 | +12.7% | $63,372 | $29,750 – $136,270 | 4,100 |
| Idaho | $75,310 | +9.4% | $58,927 | $57,250 – $128,140 | 1,650 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Security Analyst | $129,180 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Database Administrator | $104,620 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $104,300 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $104,000 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Computer Programmer | $100,390 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $99,130 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $116,580 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Web Developer | $92,650 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Computer Network Architect | $134,050 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $76,220 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer systems analyst make?
The national median salary for computer systems analysts is $105,850 a year ($50.89 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,340 and the top 10% earn over $167,710. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays computer systems analysts the most?
Rhode Island has the highest median pay at $134,630. After taxes and local prices, San Jose, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many computer systems analysts are there in the U.S.?
About 519,530 people work as computer systems analysts nationwide.
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