Mid-level Systems Analyst salary in Houston, TX
Based on 233 certified H-1B filings at DOL wage level II in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Katy, The Woodlands, Spring, Cypress, Richmond.
Also listed as: Business Systems Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $95,597 |
| 25th | $95,597 |
| 50th (median) | $96,200 |
| 75th | $97,760 |
| 90th | $110,691 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $87,838 | $87,838 | $94,557 | 360 |
| FY2021 | $94,557 | $94,557 | $99,861 | 226 |
| FY2022 | $99,861 | $99,861 | $99,865 | 249 |
| FY2023 | $93,226 | $93,226 | $99,021 | 237 |
| FY2024 | $89,600 | $88,566 | $99,840 | 233 |
| FY2025 | $95,597 | $95,597 | $97,667 | 147 |
| FY2026 | $96,200 | $96,200 | $98,390 | 86 |
Cost of living
Houston's median mid-level Systems Analyst salary of $96,200 is worth about $97,500 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Houston = 98.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer Systems Analysts in the Houston, TX area earned a median of $113,440 in May 2025 (8,510 employed). The H-1B median here is $96,200, 15% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Employers filing at this level
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LTIMindtree | $96,201 | 31 |
| Wipro | $96,200 | 23 |
| Accenture | too few | 8 |
| Infosys | too few | 7 |
| Tech Mahindra | too few | 6 |
| Compunnel Software Group | too few | 6 |
| Kaar Technologies | too few | 6 |
| Sierra Digital | too few | 6 |
| Globus IT Incorporated | too few | 4 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | too few | 4 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $75,171 | 67 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $96,200 | 233 |
| Senior · Level III | $117,998 | 148 |
| Expert · Level IV | $153,055 | 137 |
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 | $73,174 | $75,171 | 67 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $95,597 | $96,200 | 233 |
| Senior · Level III | $117,998 | $117,998 | 148 |
| Expert · Level IV | $140,421 | $153,055 | 137 |
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.