Systems Analyst

Systems Analyst Salary

$41.5K

$83.5K

$141K

$89,296

/year

$42.93

/hour

Systems Analyst Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$89,296

Columbus

Ohio

$86,251

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    How much does a Systems Analyst make?

    As of Aug 11, 2026, the average annual pay for a Systems Analyst in the United States is $89,296 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $42.93 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,717/week or $7,441/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $141,000 and as low as $41,500, the majority of Systems Analyst salaries currently range between $66,000 (25th percentile) to $108,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $129,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Systems Analyst varies greatly (by as much as 42000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Systems Analyst in your area makes on average $86,251 per year, or $3,045 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $89,296. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Systems Analyst salaries.

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

    Find your next high paying job as a Systems Analyst on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Systems Analyst Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Systems Analyst job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Redwood City, CA, and Hanalei, HI, close behind in the second and third positions. Hanalei, HI, beats the national average by $18,687 (20.9%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $21,475 (24.0%) above the $89,296 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a 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 Nome, AK, and Mountain View, CA, , 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 a Systems Analyst role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $110,771

    $53.26

    Redwood City, CA

    $109,330

    $52.56

    Hanalei, HI

    $107,983

    $51.91

    Aspen, CO

    $107,933

    $51.89

    Sitka, AK

    $107,573

    $51.72

    South San Francisco, CA

    $107,305

    $51.59

    Wyoming, WY

    $106,497

    $51.20

    Bolinas, CA

    $106,126

    $51.02

    Justin, TX

    $105,457

    $50.70

    Mountain View, CA

    $105,341

    $50.64

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

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

    For example Lead Business Systems Analyst jobs pay as much as $38,360 (43.0%) more than the average Systems Analyst salary of $89,296. If you're qualified, finding work as a Lead Business Systems Analyst may help you make more money than that of the average Systems Analyst position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Lead Business Systems Analyst

    $127,656

    $61.37

    Business Analyst Microsoft

    $98,662

    $47.43

    Applications Systems Analyst

    $91,942

    $44.20

    Hris Analyst Ii

    $90,268

    $43.40

    Senior Desktop Analyst

    $55,937

    $26.89

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Systems Analyst salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $89,296 per year or $42.93 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.