Computer Systems Programmer/Analysts

The median annual salary for computer systems analysts was $103,800 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. At the low end of the pay range, 10 percent of systems analysts earned less than $63,230. The top 10 percent earned more than $165,700. Fifty percent of computer systems analysts earned between $80,380 and $132,580. Salaries are slightly higher in geographic areas where many information technology and computer companies are clustered, such as Silicon Valley in California.

Mean annual earnings for computer systems analysts vary by employment sector. Here are some common employment sectors for programmer/analysts and average earnings in May 2023:

• software publishers: $118,090
• computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, and related services firms: $112,380
• computer systems design and related services firms: $110,950
• insurance carriers: $106,910
• general medical and surgical hospitals: $97,980

Most programmer analysts receive health insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave. Some employers offer tuition reimbursement programs and in-house computer training workshops.