Systems Analyst salary in Atlanta, GA
Based on 1,180 certified H-1B filings in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Alpharetta, Cumming, Duluth, Johns Creek, Marietta.
Also listed as: Business Systems Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $89,710 |
| 25th | $91,556 |
| 50th (median) | $108,914 |
| 75th | $127,000 |
| 90th | $143,227 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $85,555 | $77,771 | $94,650 | 2,450 |
| FY2021 | $91,686 | $77,730 | $95,451 | 1,481 |
| FY2022 | $94,203 | $80,268 | $108,139 | 1,629 |
| FY2023 | $102,211 | $84,781 | $110,000 | 1,531 |
| FY2024 | $100,000 | $86,403 | $110,000 | 994 |
| FY2025 | $104,000 | $89,710 | $118,700 | 765 |
| FY2026 | $112,029 | $92,600 | $132,080 | 415 |
Cost of living
Atlanta's median Systems Analyst salary of $108,914 is worth about $108,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Atlanta = 100.1).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer Systems Analysts in the Atlanta, GA area earned a median of $119,090 in May 2025 (8,300 employed). The H-1B median here is $108,914, 9% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Accenture | $120,500 | 112 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | $89,710 | 106 |
| IBM | $109,429 | 101 |
| Compunnel Software Group | $99,000 | 42 |
| UST | $95,500 | 38 |
| Capgemini America | $110,000 | 35 |
| SAP | $173,341 | 34 |
| Cotiviti | $113,493 | 33 |
| Infosys | $109,429 | 29 |
| Tech Mahindra | $92,540 | 29 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $73,070 | 55 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $92,539 | 581 |
| Senior · Level III | $112,029 | 273 |
| Expert · Level IV | $139,730 | 233 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $69,992 | $73,070 | 55 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $89,710 | $92,539 | 581 |
| Senior · Level III | $109,429 | $112,029 | 273 |
| Expert · Level IV | $131,498 | $139,730 | 233 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.