Computer Systems Analysts pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for computer systems analysts is $61.08 an hour ($127,040 a year). About 18,620 people work in this job there.

$61.08Median hourly pay
$99,690–$161,310Middle half of workers, yearly
18,620People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($105,850). It is 9% higher than the District of Columbia median ($116,820).

Pay range for computer systems analysts in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$37.46$77,910
25% of workers$47.93$99,690
Half of workers (median)$61.08$127,040
75% of workers$77.55$161,310
90% of workers$93.81$195,120

Computer Systems Analysts pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$127,04018,620

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for computer systems analysts

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +7.9% over ten years, faster than average · about 32,900 openings a year (BLS)

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Computer Network Architects$159,820
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$126,350
Computer Network Support Specialists$92,400
Database Architects$162,870

Other job titles for this job

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