How much does a computer systems analyst make in California?
$127,700a year
Median yearly pay for computer systems analysts in California. That is $61.40 an hour or $10,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.40
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 59,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,110Median: $127,700Highest 10%: $181,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,110 | $38.03 | |
| 25th | $101,200 | $48.63 | |
| Median | $127,700 | $61.40 | |
| 75th | $160,400 | $77.13 | |
| 90th | $181,800 | $87.39 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $157,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $134,500 |
| Napa, CA | $124,800 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $124,500 |
| Sacramento, CA | $122,300 |
| Hanford, CA | $122,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $121,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $120,700 |
| Oxnard, CA | $120,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $119,100 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $113,500 |
| Vallejo, CA | $111,400 |
| Salinas, CA | $108,900 |
| Stockton, CA | $106,300 |
| Riverside, CA | $105,000 |
| Yuba City, CA | $104,700 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $104,300 |
| Visalia, CA | $102,200 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $100,400 |
| Modesto, CA | $99,760 |
| Fresno, CA | $98,900 |
| Redding, CA | $96,980 |
| Merced, CA | $95,390 |
| Chico, CA | $93,720 |
| El Centro, CA | $84,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer systems analysts.
| 2. Washington | $129,400 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $128,200 |
| 4. Colorado | $127,800 |
| 5. California | $127,700 |
| 6. New Jersey | $122,900 |
| 7. Oregon | $121,600 |
| 8. Virginia | $120,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer systems analyst make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $61.40 ($127,700 a year).
Do computer systems analysts make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $127,700 against $105,900 nationally, 21% more.
Where does California rank for computer systems analyst pay?
California ranks 5 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays computer systems analysts the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $157,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.