Computer Systems Analysts pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $173,900 or more. The middle half of computer systems analysts in Providence earn between $97,120 and $135,380.
- $76K10th
- $97K25th
- $129KMedian
- $135K75th
- $174K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $122,610 | $10,218 | $58.95 |
| Median | $128,580 | $10,715 | $61.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $97,120 | $8,093 | $46.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $135,380 | $11,282 | $65.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Systems Analysts pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Computer systems analysts in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($124,340) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($114,610). At the median the gap is +21% against the U.S. median of $105,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $122,610 | $128,580 | $75,650 | $173,900 | 2,050 |
| Rhode Island | $124,340 | $134,630 | $79,610 | $168,480 | 1,850 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $122,610, a single filer in Providence takes home about $90,848 a year, or $7,571 a month and $3,494 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $90,848 | $7,571 |
| Working in MA | $89,259 | $7,438 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for computer systems analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $122,610 buys what about $120,474 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Systems Analysts salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$101,930
- Worcester, MA$117,840
- Boston, MA$131,730
- Barnstable, MA$108,600
- Hartford, CT$114,350
- Springfield, MA$112,540
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 Providence: questions
How much do computer systems analysts make an hour in Providence?
$58.95 an hour on average, and $61.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer systems analysts salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $97,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer systems analysts take-home pay in Providence?
About $90,848 a year ($7,571 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $122,610. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do computer systems analysts earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.86, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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