Computer Systems Analyst Salary in Washington, DC
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The median computer systems analyst in the Washington area earns $127,040 a year ($61.08 an hour), 20% above the U.S. median ($105,850). Half of the 18,620 computer systems analysts there earn between $99,690 and $161,310.
Median $127,040
10th: $77,91090th: $195,120
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,910 | $67,340 |
| 25th percentile | $99,690 | $82,860 |
| Median | $127,040 | $105,850 |
| 75th percentile | $161,310 | $134,110 |
| 90th percentile | $195,120 | $167,710 |
| Average | $128,780 | $114,610 |
| Jobs | 18,620 | 519,530 |
Washington, DC ranks 9th 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
- Seattle, WA: $133,690
- Boston, MA: $129,180
- Providence, RI: $128,580
- New York, NY: $128,340
- Denver, CO: $127,880
- Portland, OR: $127,360
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- Information Security Analyst: $148,950
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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.