Jobs Similar to Computer Systems Analysts
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to computer systems analysts, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Software Developers, Computer Systems Engineers/Architects and Database Administrators.
Computer Systems Analysts: $105,850 median pay · usual preparation: Bachelor's degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Computer Systems Analysts) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Software DevelopersSame group | 83% | $135,980+28% | Bachelor's degree |
| 2 | Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsSame group | 82% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Training or associate |
| 3 | Database AdministratorsSame group | 82% | $104,620−1% | Bachelor's degree |
| 4 | Computer Network ArchitectsSame group | 82% | $134,050+27% | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Information Security AnalystsSame group | 81% | $129,180+22% | Bachelor's degree |
| 6 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersSame group | 80% | $104,300−1% | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Penetration TestersSame group | 80% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Computer and Information Research ScientistsSame group | 80% | $140,300+33% | Graduate degree |
| 9 | Data Warehousing SpecialistsSame group | 79% | $139,500Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 10 | Information Security EngineersSame group | 78% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 11 | Web DevelopersSame group | 78% | $92,650−12% | Training or associate |
| 12 | Web AdministratorsSame group | 78% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Blockchain EngineersSame group | 78% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 14 | Computer ProgrammersSame group | 77% | $100,390−5% | Bachelor's degree |
| 15 | Database ArchitectsSame group | 77% | $139,500+32% | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Geographic Information Systems Technologists and TechniciansSame group | 76% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Digital Forensics AnalystsSame group | 76% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists | 76% | $130,220Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Web and Digital Interface DesignersSame group | 75% | $104,000−2% | Bachelor's degree |
| 20 | Social Science Research Assistants | 74% | $61,990−41% | Bachelor's degree |
- 1Software Developers
83% similar · $135,980 (+28%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 2Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
82% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Training or associate · Same group
- 3Database Administrators
82% similar · $104,620 (−1%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 4Computer Network Architects
82% similar · $134,050 (+27%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 5Information Security Analysts
81% similar · $129,180 (+22%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 6Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
80% similar · $104,300 (−1%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 7Penetration Testers
80% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 8Computer and Information Research Scientists
80% similar · $140,300 (+33%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 9Data Warehousing Specialists
79% similar · $139,500 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 10Information Security Engineers
78% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 11Web Developers
78% similar · $92,650 (−12%) · Training or associate · Same group
- 12Web Administrators
78% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 13Blockchain Engineers
78% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 14Computer Programmers
77% similar · $100,390 (−5%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 15Database Architects
77% similar · $139,500 (+32%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 16Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
76% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 17Digital Forensics Analysts
76% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 18Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists
76% similar · $130,220 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 19Web and Digital Interface Designers
75% similar · $104,000 (−2%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 20Social Science Research Assistants
74% similar · $61,990 (−41%) · Bachelor's degree
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Jobs that can lead here
Careers where computer systems analysts is one of the best career-change matches (match score in brackets).
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- Operations Research Analysts (80)
- Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists (76)
- Statistical Assistants (76)
- Data Scientists (75)
- Social Science Research Assistants (74)
- Bioinformatics Technicians (73)
- Clinical Data Managers (73)
- Remote Sensing Technicians (73)
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (68)
Questions about jobs like computer systems analysts
What jobs are most similar to computer systems analysts?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Software Developers (83% similar), Computer Systems Engineers/Architects (82% similar), Database Administrators (82% similar), Computer Network Architects (82% similar) and Information Security Analysts (81% similar).
Which jobs like computer systems analysts pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Computer and Information Research Scientists ($140,300, +33%; usually a graduate degree), Database Architects ($139,500, +32%; usually a bachelor's degree) and Software Developers ($135,980, +28%; usually a bachelor's degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with computer systems analysts ($105,850). Without more preparation than computer systems analysts usually need: Database Architects, Software Developers and Computer Network Architects.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.