Systems Analyst salary in Denver, CO
Based on 150 certified H-1B filings in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Englewood, Parker, Centennial, Littleton, Highlands Ranch.
Also listed as: Business Systems Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $90,646 |
| 25th | $102,523 |
| 50th (median) | $106,000 |
| 75th | $130,100 |
| 90th | $147,315 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $84,199 | $80,101 | $95,514 | 525 |
| FY2021 | $100,263 | $84,198 | $106,746 | 326 |
| FY2022 | $106,746 | $88,837 | $109,700 | 329 |
| FY2023 | $112,507 | $93,600 | $120,661 | 247 |
| FY2024 | $116,667 | $101,483 | $128,036 | 120 |
| FY2025 | $105,768 | $102,523 | $130,278 | 108 |
| FY2026 | $121,263 | $105,768 | $130,000 | 42 |
Cost of living
Denver's median Systems Analyst salary of $106,000 is worth about $100,200 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Denver = 105.8).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer Systems Analysts in the Denver, CO area earned a median of $127,880 in May 2025 (4,190 employed). The H-1B median here is $106,000, 17% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services | $102,523 | 20 |
| IBM | $116,667 | 11 |
| Accenture | too few | 9 |
| Terumo BCT | too few | 5 |
| Oracle | too few | 4 |
| Compunnel Software Group | too few | 4 |
| Level 3 Communications | too few | 4 |
| SunTec Business Solutions | too few | 4 |
| UST | too few | 3 |
| Wipro | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $88,379 | 14 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $102,523 | 69 |
| Senior · Level III | $125,403 | 31 |
| Expert · Level IV | $145,018 | 31 |
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 | $88,379 | $88,379 | 14 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $102,523 | $102,523 | 69 |
| Senior · Level III | $116,667 | $125,403 | 31 |
| Expert · Level IV | $130,811 | $145,018 | 31 |
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.