Computer Systems Analysts pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $156,870 or more. The middle half of computer systems analysts in Philadelphia earn between $85,220 and $131,460.
- $72K10th
- $85K25th
- $105KMedian
- $131K75th
- $157K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $110,590 | $9,216 | $53.17 |
| Median | $105,050 | $8,754 | $50.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,220 | $7,102 | $40.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $131,460 | $10,955 | $63.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Systems Analysts pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Computer systems analysts in Philadelphia earn 11% more than the Pennsylvania average ($99,630) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($114,610). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $105,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $110,590 | $105,050 | $72,150 | $156,870 | 8,520 |
| Pennsylvania | $99,630 | $98,550 | $63,910 | $133,670 | 19,450 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $110,590, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $83,235 a year, or $6,936 a month and $3,201 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $83,235 | $6,936 |
| Working in NJ | $81,775 | $6,815 |
| Working in MD | $81,571 | $6,798 |
| Working in DE | $80,562 | $6,714 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for computer systems analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $110,590 buys what about $107,836 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Systems Analysts salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$110,590
- York$103,830
- Chambersburg$102,550
- Reading$101,240
- Allentown$100,250
- Pittsburgh$96,870
- Harrisburg$93,360
- Lancaster$93,160
- Lebanon$93,140
- Gettysburg$91,320
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do computer systems analysts make an hour in Philadelphia?
$53.17 an hour on average, and $50.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer systems analysts salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer systems analysts take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $83,235 a year ($6,936 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $110,590. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do computer systems analysts earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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