California Median
$127,720
per year
Hourly Rate
$61.40
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+21% vs US median
US median $105,850
State Rank
#5 of 50
59,060 employed here
How much does a Computer Systems Analyst make in California?
A Computer Systems Analyst working in California earns a median salary of $127,720 per year, or about $61.40 per hour. That is 21% above the national median of $105,850 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $79,110 while the top 10% make $181,770 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $101,150 and $160,440 a year.
Computer Systems Analyst salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $79,110 | $38.03 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $101,150 | $48.63 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $127,720 | $61.40 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $160,440 | $77.13 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $181,770 | $87.39 |
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How California compares
California ranks 5th out of 50 states and territories for Computer Systems Analyst pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Computer Systems Analyst salary in other states
Rhode Island $134,630Washington $129,410Massachusetts $128,240Colorado $127,750New Jersey $122,890Oregon $121,620Virginia $120,840District of Columbia $116,820Maryland $113,610Delaware $110,560Wyoming $109,780New York $109,610Connecticut $109,600New Hampshire $107,670Texas $107,390North Carolina $106,850Minnesota $106,350Georgia $106,240North Dakota $105,470Nevada $104,060Arizona $103,530Michigan $103,410Ohio $102,320Florida $101,900Alabama $101,770Illinois $101,570Kansas $100,770Wisconsin $100,440South Dakota $99,790Vermont $99,610Indiana $98,810Utah $98,770Pennsylvania $98,550South Carolina $98,280New Mexico $98,220Oklahoma $95,930Iowa $95,920Maine $95,820Louisiana $95,660Tennessee $95,630Kentucky $95,090Missouri $92,060Nebraska $91,810Montana $91,310Hawaii $88,640Alaska $88,520Mississippi $86,280Arkansas $81,760Idaho $75,310
Working as a Computer Systems Analyst in California
Nationally, about 520,000 people work as Computer Systems Analysts in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($127,720) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Computer Systems Analyst make in California?
The median Computer Systems Analyst salary in California is $127,720 per year, or about $61.40 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $79,110 at the entry level to $181,770 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Computer Systems Analysts about 21% more than the national median of $105,850. California ranks 5th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Computer Systems Analysts?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $127,720 a year. About 59,060 Computer Systems Analysts are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.