Computer Systems Analysts pay range in Rockford
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,100 or more. The middle half of computer systems analysts in Rockford earn between $76,070 and $121,590.
- $65K10th
- $76K25th
- $95KMedian
- $122K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,740 | $8,062 | $46.51 |
| Median | $95,430 | $7,952 | $45.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,070 | $6,339 | $36.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $121,590 | $10,132 | $58.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Systems Analysts pay in Rockford vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Computer systems analysts in Rockford earn 7% less than the Illinois average ($104,190) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($114,610). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $105,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | $96,740 | $95,430 | $65,370 | $127,100 | 210 |
| Illinois | $104,190 | $101,570 | $60,770 | $144,790 | 20,610 |
| 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 Rockford
On the average salary of $96,740, a single filer in Rockford takes home about $72,239 a year, or $6,020 a month and $2,778 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Rockford a good place for computer systems analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rockford area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $96,740 buys what about $104,976 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Rockford ($47,120). A typical home costs $221,368, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Systems Analysts salary in other Illinois cities
Rockford ranks 5th of 8 Illinois metro areas for this job; Springfield pays the most ($115,180).
- Springfield$115,180
- Peoria$110,450
- Chicago$107,270
- Bloomington$103,970
- Rockford$96,740
- Kankakee$95,020
- Champaign$92,010
- Decatur$85,340
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 Rockford: questions
How much do computer systems analysts make an hour in Rockford?
$46.51 an hour on average, and $45.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer systems analysts salary in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer systems analysts take-home pay in Rockford?
About $72,239 a year ($6,020 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,740.
Do computer systems analysts earn more in Rockford than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Rockford, IL (40420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.45, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.45).
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