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.
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 | Colorado Springs, CO | $128,740 | $94,304 | $93,642 | 760 |
| 3 | Providence, RI | $128,580 | $94,645 | $92,996 | 2,050 |
| 4 | Springfield, IL | $117,590 | $85,879 | $92,597 | 820 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $133,690 | $102,643 | $92,361 | 19,050 |
| 6 | Dallas, TX | $122,520 | $95,008 | $92,161 | 20,000 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $113,440 | $88,635 | $89,867 | 8,510 |
| 8 | Denver, CO | $127,880 | $93,754 | $88,629 | 4,190 |
| 9 | Atlanta, GA | $119,090 | $87,052 | $87,001 | 8,300 |
| 10 | Sioux Falls, SD | $99,140 | $78,575 | $86,698 | 530 |
| 11 | Memphis, TN | $100,640 | $79,630 | $86,387 | 1,700 |
| 12 | Boston, MA | $129,180 | $93,322 | $86,197 | 17,470 |
| 13 | Columbus, OH | $107,230 | $82,100 | $85,996 | 4,660 |
| 14 | Tulsa, OK | $101,460 | $76,187 | $85,398 | 1,260 |
| 15 | Huntsville, AL | $107,350 | $79,248 | $85,147 | 2,610 |
| 16 | Charlotte, NC | $110,790 | $82,859 | $85,116 | 7,870 |
| 17 | Worcester, MA | $119,260 | $86,986 | $84,846 | 910 |
| 18 | Des Moines, IA | $102,070 | $77,409 | $84,415 | 2,680 |
| 19 | Greensboro, NC | $104,050 | $78,386 | $84,409 | 860 |
| 20 | San Antonio, TX | $100,840 | $79,771 | $84,221 | 2,930 |
| 21 | Austin, TX | $104,590 | $82,409 | $84,034 | 6,930 |
| 22 | Peoria, IL | $103,440 | $76,625 | $83,990 | 770 |
| 23 | El Paso, TX | $94,610 | $75,388 | $83,847 | 560 |
| 24 | Dayton, OH | $100,360 | $77,456 | $83,561 | 1,350 |
| 25 | Bridgeport, CT | $121,700 | $89,294 | $83,558 | 800 |
*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
- Colorado Springs, CO — $128,740
- Providence, RI — $128,580
- New York, NY — $128,340
- Denver, CO — $127,880
- Portland, OR — $127,360
- Washington, DC — $127,040
- Santa Cruz, CA — $124,450
- Dallas, TX — $122,520
- Sacramento, CA — $122,330
- Bridgeport, CT — $121,700
- Los Angeles, CA — $121,560
Computer Systems Analyst salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $134,630 | $98,493 | $79,610 – $168,480 | 1,850 |
| Washington | $129,410 | $99,718 | $74,470 – $197,600 | 24,120 |
| Massachusetts | $128,240 | $92,726 | $80,000 – $171,650 | 22,160 |
| Colorado | $127,750 | $93,671 | $80,050 – $209,090 | 6,230 |
| California | $127,720 | $89,254 | $79,110 – $181,770 | 59,060 |
| New Jersey | $122,890 | $89,623 | $73,520 – $176,430 | 16,520 |
| Oregon | $121,620 | $84,578 | $79,530 – $168,380 | 5,640 |
| Virginia | $120,840 | $87,707 | $73,160 – $179,920 | 23,190 |
| District of Columbia | $116,820 | $84,052 | $89,190 – $168,270 | 2,480 |
| Maryland | $113,610 | $83,704 | $69,610 – $171,400 | 15,340 |
| Delaware | $110,560 | $80,653 | $72,470 – $163,060 | 2,140 |
| Wyoming | $109,780 | $86,060 | $66,960 – $132,390 | 310 |
| New York | $109,610 | $80,514 | $67,220 – $171,360 | 24,100 |
| Connecticut | $109,600 | $81,481 | $74,750 – $162,600 | 4,800 |
| New Hampshire | $107,670 | $84,576 | $70,470 – $163,010 | 2,090 |
| Texas | $107,390 | $84,379 | $72,530 – $168,140 | 47,990 |
| North Carolina | $106,850 | $80,244 | $73,190 – $166,660 | 20,910 |
| Minnesota | $106,350 | $77,939 | $78,700 – $148,230 | 11,330 |
| Georgia | $106,240 | $78,679 | $65,440 – $166,580 | 11,640 |
| North Dakota | $105,470 | $82,231 | $77,770 – $130,730 | 280 |
| Nevada | $104,060 | $82,036 | $61,170 – $148,960 | 2,540 |
| Arizona | $103,530 | $79,284 | $58,920 – $182,310 | 11,330 |
| Michigan | $103,410 | $77,435 | $66,360 – $155,670 | 14,070 |
| Ohio | $102,320 | $78,781 | $64,480 – $156,820 | 19,190 |
| Florida | $101,900 | $80,517 | $63,030 – $161,720 | 35,270 |
| Alabama | $101,770 | $75,602 | $64,880 – $163,110 | 6,560 |
| Illinois | $101,570 | $75,402 | $60,770 – $144,790 | 20,610 |
| Kansas | $100,770 | $74,898 | $64,000 – $163,760 | 3,740 |
| Wisconsin | $100,440 | $75,547 | $66,700 – $132,270 | 8,340 |
| South Dakota | $99,790 | $79,032 | $66,710 – $156,170 | 1,110 |
| Vermont | $99,610 | $74,792 | $75,090 – $129,280 | 590 |
| Indiana | $98,810 | $75,457 | $61,890 – $153,030 | 9,660 |
| Utah | $98,770 | $74,836 | $62,130 – $133,450 | 2,950 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,550 | $75,134 | $63,910 – $133,670 | 19,450 |
| South Carolina | $98,280 | $73,230 | $58,000 – $148,660 | 7,700 |
| New Mexico | $98,220 | $74,446 | $63,060 – $146,670 | 2,290 |
| Oklahoma | $95,930 | $72,545 | $62,940 – $136,180 | 3,710 |
| Iowa | $95,920 | $73,317 | $63,540 – $130,720 | 4,760 |
| Maine | $95,820 | $70,884 | $68,040 – $133,280 | 2,480 |
| Louisiana | $95,660 | $73,643 | $60,960 – $141,840 | 2,980 |
| Tennessee | $95,630 | $76,106 | $61,240 – $138,830 | 10,220 |
| Kentucky | $95,090 | $72,515 | $57,560 – $173,550 | 5,930 |
| Missouri | $92,060 | $70,205 | $59,600 – $145,590 | 7,730 |
| Nebraska | $91,810 | $70,121 | $62,780 – $139,990 | 2,440 |
| Montana | $91,310 | $69,268 | $65,220 – $127,190 | 850 |
| Hawaii | $88,640 | $65,982 | $62,200 – $128,720 | 1,670 |
| Alaska | $88,520 | $71,104 | $63,440 – $124,600 | 420 |
| Mississippi | $86,280 | $66,809 | $52,030 – $181,440 | 1,990 |
| Arkansas | $81,760 | $63,372 | $29,750 – $136,270 | 4,100 |
| Idaho | $75,310 | $58,927 | $57,250 – $128,140 | 1,650 |
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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