Computer Systems Analyst Salary in San Jose, CA
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The median computer systems analyst in the San Jose area earns $157,140 a year ($75.55 an hour), 48% above the U.S. median ($105,850) and 23% above the California median ($127,720). Half of the 7,260 computer systems analysts there earn between $121,340 and $194,320.
Median $157,140
10th: $92,19090th: $214,420
| Annual pay | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $92,190 | $79,110 | $67,340 |
| 25th percentile | $121,340 | $101,150 | $82,860 |
| Median | $157,140 | $127,720 | $105,850 |
| 75th percentile | $194,320 | $160,440 | $134,110 |
| 90th percentile | $214,420 | $181,770 | $167,710 |
| Average | $157,170 | $130,480 | $114,610 |
| Jobs | 7,260 | 59,060 | 519,530 |
San Jose, CA ranks 1st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for computer systems analyst pay.
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Check my payComputer systems analyst pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $134,460
- Sacramento, CA: $122,330
- Los Angeles, CA: $121,560
- 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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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.