Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Arkansas

Computer systems analysts in Arkansas earn the most in Fayetteville (average $97,420 a year) and the least in Fort Smith ($56,260), across the 5 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the computer systems analysts average at $85,030 and the median at $81,760 for 4,100 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $114,610.

Computer Systems Analysts average salary by city in Arkansas

Fayetteville$97,420
Jonesboro$84,540
Hot Springs$77,940
Little Rock$76,200
Fort Smith$56,260

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fayetteville	$97,420	$94,860	$78,860	$74,231	91
Jonesboro	$84,540	$80,330	$64,390	$65,664	86
Hot Springs	$77,940	$69,670	$28,170	$61,265	86
Little Rock	$76,200	$78,560	$52,610	$60,105	89
Fort Smith	$56,260	$38,020	$28,750	$45,791	86

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Computer Systems Analysts salary in other states

Computer Systems Analysts salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1211.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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