Computer Systems Analysts pay in California
In California, the median pay for computer systems analysts is $61.40 an hour ($127,720 a year). About 59,060 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($105,850). California ranks 5th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer systems analysts in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.03 | $79,110 |
| 25% of workers | $48.63 | $101,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.40 | $127,720 |
| 75% of workers | $77.14 | $160,440 |
| 90% of workers | $87.39 | $181,770 |
Computer Systems Analysts pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $157,140 | 7,260 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $134,460 | 11,180 |
| Napa | $124,790 | 80 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $124,450 | 490 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $122,330 | 3,170 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $122,320 | 50 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $121,560 | 16,900 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $120,680 | 720 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $119,970 | 760 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $119,090 | 5,760 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $113,520 | 330 |
| Vallejo | $111,350 | 210 |
| Salinas | $108,900 | 200 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $106,310 | 500 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $105,030 | 1,970 |
| Yuba City | $104,710 | 70 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $104,260 | 180 |
| Visalia | $102,170 | 150 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $100,400 | 490 |
| Modesto | $99,760 | 140 |
| Fresno | $98,900 | 550 |
| Redding | $96,980 | 90 |
| Merced | $95,390 | 110 |
| Chico | $93,720 | 220 |
| El Centro | $84,610 | 30 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer systems analysts
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.9% over ten years, faster than average · about 32,900 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $174,410 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $134,440 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $79,570 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $128,740 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $136,110 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $106,440 |
| Information Security Analysts | $138,570 |
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