Median Salary
$105,850
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$50.89
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$167,710
entry level starts ~$67,340
Pay Grade
A
excellent pay · 520,000 employed
How much does a Computer Systems Analyst make?
Computer Systems Analysts in the United States bring home a median salary of $105,850 a year, or around $50.89 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $67,340, while the top 10% earn $167,710.
That is $44,460 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Computer Systems Analyst salary range by percentile
Half of all Computer Systems Analysts earn between $82,860 and $134,110 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $67,340 | $32.38 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $82,860 | $39.84 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $105,850 | $50.89 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $134,110 | $64.48 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $167,710 | $80.63 |
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Highest-paying states for Computer Systems Analyst
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Rhode Island leads the country for Computer Systems Analyst pay at $134,630 a year, followed by Washington ($129,410) and Massachusetts ($128,240). At the other end, Idaho posts the lowest median at $75,310 — a gap of $59,320 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Computer Systems Analyst salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 50 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Rhode Island $134,630Washington $129,410Massachusetts $128,240Colorado $127,750California $127,720New 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
Workforce and education
About 520,000 people work as Computer Systems Analysts in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $114,610 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Computer Systems Analyst make in the United States?
The median Computer Systems Analyst salary in the United States is $105,850 per year, or about $50.89 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $67,340, while the top 10% of earners make $167,710 or more.
How does Computer Systems Analyst pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of A (excellent pay), the Computer Systems Analyst median of $105,850 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Computer Systems Analysts the most?
Rhode Island is the highest-paying state for Computer Systems Analysts, with a median salary of $134,630 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Computer Systems Analyst?
Becoming a Computer Systems Analyst typically requires around 6 years of college. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.
How many Computer Systems Analysts work in the United States?
About 520,000 people were employed as Computer Systems Analysts in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.