Systems Analyst salary
From 20,858 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 15-1211: Computer Systems Analysts
- Also filed as: Business Systems Analyst
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 49% of Systems Analyst filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Accenture. 1,572 filings (8% of the total), median $128,600.
- Pay depends on the city. Among the 10 metro areas with the most filings, the median ranges from $99,840 in Chicago, IL to $136,074 in San Jose, CA.
- Median up 22% since FY2020. From $90,189 in FY2020 to $109,812 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Systems Analyst H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 20,858 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Systems Analyst jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 15-1211, Computer Systems Analysts). The median base salary is $106,434, 13% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $92,248 and $129,147. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 49% of filings. Dallas, TX has the most filings (2,309), and Accenture is the employer that files the most (1,572).
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Top employers for Systems Analyst
Accenture1,572 filings · 8%$128,600
Tata Consultancy Services1,282 filings · 6%$90,667
IBM1,141 filings · 5%$106,912
Compunnel Software Group633 filings · 3%$105,100
SAP616 filings · 3%$160,507
Infosys571 filings · 3%$102,107
Wipro507 filings · 2%$98,925
Virtusa453 filings · 2%$125,000
LTIMindtree423 filings · 2%$103,917
Capgemini America397 filings · 2%$120,141
Employers with the most Systems Analyst filings. Bar: share of all Systems Analyst filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 10% of filings
Mid-level · 49% of filings
Senior · 23% of filings
Expert · 18% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $81,099 | 2,079 |
| Level II · Qualified | $99,000 | 9,927 |
| Level III · Experienced | $120,141 | 4,607 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $146,806 | 3,683 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Systems Analyst pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 107 metro areas
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Systems Analyst does
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
Typical tasks
- Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
- Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
- Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
- Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
- Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.
- Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Computer Systems Analysts), the median annual wage was $105,850 in May 2025, with 519,530 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $106,434, 1% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,000 | $67,340 |
| 25th percentile | $92,248 | $82,860 |
| Median | $106,434 | $105,850 |
| 75th percentile | $129,147 | $134,110 |
| 90th percentile | $152,865 | $167,710 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $82,000 |
| 25th | $92,248 |
| 50th (median) | $106,434 |
| 75th | $129,147 |
| 90th | $152,865 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $90,189 | $78,998 | $102,232 | 49,125 |
| FY2021 | $92,269 | $80,954 | $108,000 | 29,590 |
| FY2022 | $98,842 | $85,301 | $114,483 | 31,155 |
| FY2023 | $102,648 | $89,500 | $118,800 | 28,277 |
| FY2024 | $104,125 | $89,002 | $122,429 | 16,263 |
| FY2025 | $105,060 | $90,667 | $126,861 | 12,967 |
| FY2026 | $109,812 | $94,945 | $132,000 | 7,891 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Systems Analyst make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Systems Analyst jobs is $106,434 (20,858 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $92,248 and $129,147.
What does an entry-level Systems Analyst earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $81,099. Level I accounts for 10% of Systems Analyst filings.
Which city pays H-1B Systems Analysts the most?
Among metro areas with at least 100 filings, San Jose, CA has the highest median base salary for Systems Analyst jobs: $136,074 (758 filings).
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Systems Analysts?
Accenture (1,572), Tata Consultancy Services (1,282) and IBM (1,141) filed the most Systems Analyst LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Systems Analysts earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($106,434) is 1% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($105,850, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.