Computer Systems Analysts pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $195,120 or more. The middle half of computer systems analysts in Washington earn between $99,690 and $161,310.
- $78K10th
- $100K25th
- $127KMedian
- $161K75th
- $195K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $128,780 | $10,732 | $61.91 |
| Median | $127,040 | $10,587 | $61.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $99,690 | $8,308 | $47.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $161,310 | $13,442 | $77.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Systems Analysts pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Computer systems analysts in Washington earn about the same as the Washington, D.C. average ($128,240) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($114,610). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $105,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $128,780 | $127,040 | $77,910 | $195,120 | 18,620 |
| Washington, D.C. | $128,240 | $116,820 | $89,190 | $168,270 | 2,480 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $128,780, a single filer in Washington takes home about $91,309 a year, or $7,609 a month and $3,512 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $94,278 | $7,857 |
| Working in MD | $93,317 | $7,776 |
| Working in VA | $92,696 | $7,725 |
| Working in DC | $91,309 | $7,609 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for computer systems analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $128,780 buys what about $118,273 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Systems Analysts salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$96,960
- Baltimore, MD$121,630
- Winchester, VA$94,430
- Lexington Park, MD$107,520
- Gettysburg, PA$91,320
- Chambersburg, PA$102,550
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 Washington: questions
How much do computer systems analysts make an hour in Washington?
$61.91 an hour on average, and $61.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer systems analysts salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $99,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer systems analysts take-home pay in Washington?
About $91,309 a year ($7,609 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $128,780.
Do computer systems analysts earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.78, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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