Computer Systems Analysts pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $140,680 or more. The middle half of computer systems analysts in Columbus earn between $84,330 and $121,170.
- $71K10th
- $84K25th
- $103KMedian
- $121K75th
- $141K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $103,520 | $8,627 | $49.77 |
| Median | $103,410 | $8,618 | $49.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,330 | $7,028 | $40.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $121,170 | $10,098 | $58.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Systems Analysts pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Computer systems analysts in Columbus earn 9% less than the Georgia average ($114,130) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($114,610). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $105,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $103,520 | $103,410 | $71,220 | $140,680 | 270 |
| Georgia | $114,130 | $106,240 | $65,440 | $166,580 | 11,640 |
| United States | $114,610 | $105,850 | $67,340 | $167,710 | 519,530 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Systems Analysts salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $103,520, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $77,239 a year, or $6,437 a month and $2,971 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in AL | $77,418 | $6,451 |
| Working in GA | $77,239 | $6,437 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for computer systems analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $103,520 buys what about $115,929 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Systems Analysts salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 4th of 11 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($119,700).
- Atlanta$119,700
- Gainesville$109,710
- Savannah$104,500
- Columbus$103,520
- Augusta$99,830
- Albany$99,780
- Dalton$98,260
- Macon$94,930
- Rome$91,820
- Warner Robins$91,550
Highest-paying cities for computer systems analysts
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($157,170).
- San Jose, CA$157,170
- San Francisco, CA$145,400
- Boulder, CO$138,530
- Seattle, WA$134,400
- Colorado Springs, CO$133,910
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Computer Systems Analysts salary in Columbus: questions
How much do computer systems analysts make an hour in Columbus?
$49.77 an hour on average, and $49.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer systems analysts salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer systems analysts take-home pay in Columbus?
About $77,239 a year ($6,437 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $103,520.
Do computer systems analysts earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($114,610).
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; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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