Computer Systems Analysts pay range in Charlottesville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $133,940 or more. The middle half of computer systems analysts in Charlottesville earn between $87,200 and $122,370.
- $69K10th
- $87K25th
- $110KMedian
- $122K75th
- $134K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,930 | $8,828 | $50.93 |
| Median | $110,290 | $9,191 | $53.02 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $87,200 | $7,267 | $41.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $122,370 | $10,198 | $58.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Systems Analysts pay in Charlottesville vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Computer systems analysts in Charlottesville earn 14% less than the Virginia average ($123,030) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($114,610). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $105,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $105,930 | $110,290 | $68,740 | $133,940 | 450 |
| Virginia | $123,030 | $120,840 | $73,160 | $179,920 | 23,190 |
| 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 Charlottesville
On the average salary of $105,930, a single filer in Charlottesville takes home about $78,075 a year, or $6,506 a month and $3,003 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Charlottesville a good place for computer systems analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlottesville area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.1), so the average $105,930 buys what about $106,842 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlottesville ($55,180). A typical home costs $473,058, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Systems Analysts salary in other Virginia cities
Charlottesville ranks 4th of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Virginia Beach pays the most ($114,940).
- Virginia Beach$114,940
- Richmond$113,840
- Roanoke$109,250
- Charlottesville$105,930
- Blacksburg$103,790
- Staunton$98,640
- Lynchburg$98,020
- Harrisonburg$96,150
- Winchester$94,430
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 Charlottesville: questions
How much do computer systems analysts make an hour in Charlottesville?
$50.93 an hour on average, and $53.02 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer systems analysts salary in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $87,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer systems analysts take-home pay in Charlottesville?
About $78,075 a year ($6,506 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,930.
Do computer systems analysts earn more in Charlottesville than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Charlottesville, VA (16820). 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.19, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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