Computer Systems Analyst salary
From 111 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 15-1217: Computer Systems Analysts, Non R&D
At a glance
- Mostly Level IV (expert). 41% of Computer Systems Analyst filings are Level IV, compared with 18% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Stanford Health Care. 20 filings (18% of the total), median $142,397.
- Median down 1% since FY2020. From $92,851 in FY2020 to $92,383 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Computer Systems Analyst H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 111 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Computer Systems Analyst jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 15-1217, Computer Systems Analysts, Non R&D). The median base salary is $94,778, 23% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $77,449 and $120,613. The most common wage level is Level IV (expert), at 41% of filings. Albuquerque, NM has the most filings (17), and Stanford Health Care is the employer that files the most (20).
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Top employers for Computer Systems Analyst
Employers with the most Computer Systems Analyst filings. Bar: share of all Computer Systems Analyst filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 25% of filings
Mid-level · 16% of filings
Senior · 17% of filings
Expert · 41% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $69,094 | 26 |
| Level II · Qualified | $85,873 | 17 |
| Level III · Experienced | $101,764 | 18 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $120,000 | 43 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Computer Systems Analyst pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $73,362 | 17 |
| San Jose, CA | $157,913 | 15 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $66,300 |
| 25th | $77,449 |
| 50th (median) | $94,778 |
| 75th | $120,613 |
| 90th | $146,736 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $92,851 | $74,152 | $110,365 | 95 |
| FY2021 | $99,154 | $77,014 | $111,943 | 94 |
| FY2022 | $92,405 | $74,124 | $115,240 | 108 |
| FY2023 | $98,409 | $75,490 | $120,000 | 136 |
| FY2024 | $92,685 | $80,330 | $123,011 | 89 |
| FY2025 | $98,114 | $78,915 | $122,530 | 63 |
| FY2026 | $92,383 | $72,166 | $119,525 | 48 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Computer Systems Analyst make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Computer Systems Analyst jobs is $94,778 (111 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $77,449 and $120,613.
What does an entry-level Computer Systems Analyst earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $69,094. Level I accounts for 25% of Computer Systems Analyst filings.