Computer Systems Analysts pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $172,940 or more. The middle half of computer systems analysts in Boston earn between $101,950 and $161,130.
- $83K10th
- $102K25th
- $129KMedian
- $161K75th
- $173K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $131,730 | $10,978 | $63.33 |
| Median | $129,180 | $10,765 | $62.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $101,950 | $8,496 | $49.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $161,130 | $13,428 | $77.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Systems Analysts pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Computer systems analysts in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($128,440) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($114,610). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $105,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $131,730 | $129,180 | $83,190 | $172,940 | 17,470 |
| Massachusetts | $128,440 | $128,240 | $80,000 | $171,650 | 22,160 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $131,730, a single filer in Boston takes home about $95,037 a year, or $7,920 a month and $3,655 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $101,303 | $8,442 |
| Working in MA | $95,037 | $7,920 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for computer systems analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $131,730 buys what about $121,673 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Systems Analysts salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$131,730
- Pittsfield$121,440
- Worcester$117,840
- Springfield$112,540
- Amherst$109,010
- Barnstable$108,600
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 Boston: questions
How much do computer systems analysts make an hour in Boston?
$63.33 an hour on average, and $62.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer systems analysts salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $101,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer systems analysts take-home pay in Boston?
About $95,037 a year ($7,920 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $131,730. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do computer systems analysts earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.93, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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