Computer Systems Analysts Salary in California
Computer Systems Analysts in California earn a median of $127,720 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $127,720
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($105,850)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 59,060
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,110; the top 10% earn over $181,770. Nationally the range is $67,340 to $167,710.
States ranked near California
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- Information Security Analysts$138,570 median in California
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$128,740 median in California
Computer Systems Analysts pay in California
How much do computer systems analysts make in California?
The median is $127,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,110 and the top 10% earn over $181,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for computer systems analysts?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 50 (+21% vs. the national median of $105,850). Living costs are not included.