Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$67,340
- 25th Percentile — Junior$82,860
- 50th Percentile — Median$105,850
- 75th Percentile — Senior$134,110
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$167,710
The top 10% of Computer Systems Analysts earn $167,710 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $67,340, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $132,980 | +16.0% |
| Washington | $131,270 | +14.5% |
| California | $130,480 | +13.8% |
| Massachusetts | $128,440 | +12.1% |
| District of Columbia | $128,240 | +11.9% |
| New Jersey | $125,850 | +9.8% |
| Rhode Island | $124,340 | +8.5% |
| Oregon | $123,690 | +7.9% |
| Virginia | $123,030 | +7.3% |
| Maryland | $120,980 | +5.6% |
| New York | $117,960 | +2.9% |
| Texas | $117,170 | +2.2% |
| Delaware | $115,040 | +0.4% |
| Connecticut | $114,960 | +0.3% |
| North Carolina | $114,330 | -0.2% |
| New Hampshire | $114,170 | -0.4% |
| Georgia | $114,130 | -0.4% |
| Minnesota | $112,330 | -2.0% |
| Arizona | $112,290 | -2.0% |
| Ohio | $108,170 | -5.6% |
| Alabama | $107,430 | -6.3% |
| Michigan | $107,150 | -6.5% |
| Florida | $106,620 | -7.0% |
| Kansas | $106,390 | -7.2% |
| South Dakota | $106,040 | -7.5% |
| Wyoming | $104,350 | -9.0% |
| Illinois | $104,190 | -9.1% |
| Indiana | $103,350 | -9.8% |
| Nevada | $103,080 | -10.1% |
| New Mexico | $102,690 | -10.4% |
| Vermont | $102,650 | -10.4% |
| Kentucky | $102,610 | -10.5% |
| Wisconsin | $101,910 | -11.1% |
| North Dakota | $101,850 | -11.1% |
| South Carolina | $101,100 | -11.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $99,630 | -13.1% |
| Mississippi | $99,250 | -13.4% |
| Utah | $99,180 | -13.5% |
| Oklahoma | $99,090 | -13.5% |
| Maine | $99,080 | -13.6% |
| Tennessee | $98,280 | -14.2% |
| Louisiana | $98,000 | -14.5% |
| Missouri | $97,230 | -15.2% |
| Nebraska | $96,880 | -15.5% |
| Montana | $96,720 | -15.6% |
| Iowa | $96,130 | -16.1% |
| Alaska | $95,750 | -16.5% |
| Hawaii | $94,480 | -17.6% |
| West Virginia (est.) | $89,396 | -22.0% |
| Arkansas | $85,030 | -25.8% |
| Idaho | $82,730 | -27.8% |
What Factors Affect Computer Systems Analysts Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Computer Systems Analysts is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Colorado pays an average of $132,980, while Idaho pays $82,730 — a gap of $50,250 per year.
The middle half of Computer Systems Analysts earn between $82,860 and $134,110 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,340, while the top 10% earn more than $167,710.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Computer Systems Analysts?
The average salary for Computer Systems Analysts in the United States is $114,610 per year, with a median of $105,850.
What is the starting salary for Computer Systems Analysts?
Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts typically earn between $67,340 and $82,860 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Computer Systems Analysts the most?
Colorado pays Computer Systems Analysts the most at $132,980 per year on average, followed by Washington ($131,270) and California ($130,480).
How much do Computer Systems Analysts make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $114,610, Computer Systems Analysts earn approximately $55.1 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Computer Systems Analysts a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 519,530 Computer Systems Analysts jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $114,610 and a median of $105,850 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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