Computer Systems Analysts pay range in Great Falls
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $108,630 or more. The middle half of computer systems analysts in Great Falls earn between $71,090 and $103,110.
- $65K10th
- $71K25th
- $78KMedian
- $103K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $85,180 | $7,098 | $40.95 |
| Median | $78,330 | $6,528 | $37.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $71,090 | $5,924 | $34.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,110 | $8,592 | $49.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Systems Analysts pay in Great Falls vs. Montana and the U.S.
Computer systems analysts in Great Falls earn 12% less than the Montana average ($96,720) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($114,610). At the median the gap is -26% against the U.S. median of $105,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | $85,180 | $78,330 | $65,220 | $108,630 | n/a |
| Montana | $96,720 | $91,310 | $65,220 | $127,190 | 850 |
| 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 Great Falls
On the average salary of $85,180, a single filer in Great Falls takes home about $65,302 a year, or $5,442 a month and $2,512 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Great Falls a good place for computer systems analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Great Falls area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.8), so the average $85,180 buys what about $87,955 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Great Falls ($46,510). A typical home costs $344,945, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Systems Analysts salary in other Montana cities
Great Falls ranks 5th of 5 Montana metro areas for this job; Bozeman pays the most ($102,430).
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 Great Falls: questions
How much do computer systems analysts make an hour in Great Falls?
$40.95 an hour on average, and $37.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer systems analysts salary in Great Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $71,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer systems analysts take-home pay in Great Falls?
About $65,302 a year ($5,442 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $85,180.
Do computer systems analysts earn more in Great Falls than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% 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 Great Falls, MT (24500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.8%.
- 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).
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