Computer Systems Analyst Salary in San Diego, CA
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The median computer systems analyst in the San Diego area earns $119,090 a year ($57.25 an hour), 13% above the U.S. median ($105,850) and 7% below the California median ($127,720). Half of the 5,760 computer systems analysts there earn between $99,250 and $149,290.
| Annual pay | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,580 | $79,110 | $67,340 |
| 25th percentile | $99,250 | $101,150 | $82,860 |
| Median | $119,090 | $127,720 | $105,850 |
| 75th percentile | $149,290 | $160,440 | $134,110 |
| 90th percentile | $170,810 | $181,770 | $167,710 |
| Average | $123,810 | $130,480 | $114,610 |
| Jobs | 5,760 | 59,060 | 519,530 |
San Diego, CA ranks 13th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for computer systems analyst pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($157,140).
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Check my payComputer systems analyst pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $157,140
- San Francisco, CA: $134,460
- Sacramento, CA: $122,330
- Seattle, WA: $133,690
- Boston, MA: $129,180
- Providence, RI: $128,580
- New York, NY: $128,340
- Denver, CO: $127,880
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- Information Security Analyst: $132,120
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- IT Support Specialist: $74,020
- Network Administrator: $105,170
- Software QA Tester: $120,210
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.