Applications Systems Analyst

Applications Systems Analyst Salary

$49K

$86.5K

$141K

$91,942

/year

$44.20

/hour

Applications Systems Analyst Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$91,942

Columbus

Ohio

$88,807

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    How much does an Applications Systems Analyst make?

    As of Aug 7, 2026, the average annual pay for an Applications Systems Analyst in the United States is $91,942 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $44.20 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,768/week or $7,661/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $141,000 and as low as $49,000, the majority of Applications Systems Analyst salaries currently range between $74,500 (25th percentile) to $108,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $127,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Applications Systems Analyst varies greatly (by as much as 34000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Applications Systems Analyst in your area makes on average $88,807 per year, or $3,135 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $91,942. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Applications Systems Analyst salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Applications Systems Analyst jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Applications Systems Analyst Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Applications Systems Analyst job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with Honolulu County, HI, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $18,819 (20.5%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $20,636 (22.4%) above the $91,942 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Applications Systems Analyst appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Berkeley, CA, and South Weymouth, MA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Applications Systems Analyst role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley, CA

    $112,578

    $54.12

    Honolulu County, HI

    $111,123

    $53.42

    Sitka, AK

    $110,761

    $53.25

    Blythe, CA

    $108,500

    $52.16

    San Francisco, CA

    $108,324

    $52.08

    Santa Clara, CA

    $107,981

    $51.91

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $107,908

    $51.88

    Livermore, CA

    $107,847

    $51.85

    San Jose, CA

    $107,727

    $51.79

    South Weymouth, MA

    $107,072

    $51.48

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Applications Systems Analyst Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Applications Systems Analyst category.

    For example Lead Business Systems Analyst jobs pay as much as $35,714 (38.8%) more than the average Applications Systems Analyst salary of $91,942. If you're qualified, finding work as an Lead Business Systems Analyst may help you make more money than that of the average Applications Systems Analyst position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Lead Business Systems Analyst

    $127,656

    $61.37

    Senior Business Analyst Business Systems Analyst

    $116,616

    $56.07

    Business Solutions Analyst

    $106,849

    $51.37

    Enterprise Systems Analyst

    $104,555

    $50.27

    Business Systems Analyst Ii

    $102,956

    $49.50

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    Infographic detailing Applications Systems Analyst salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $91,942 per year or $44.20 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.