Computer Systems Analysts Salary
Computer Systems Analysts in Raleigh-Cary, NC make a median of $108,480 a year, or about $52.16 an hour. The range runs from $79K at the entry level to $167K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 98.16), that's roughly $110,513 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,750/month, or 25% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $108K get you in Raleigh-Cary?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Raleigh-Cary’s Regional Price Parity (98.16). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Raleigh-Cary
Computer systems analysts pay in Raleigh-Cary tracks closely to the national median, $108K locally vs. $106K nationwide, a 2% difference. Rent runs $1,750/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 26.3% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 98.16) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for computer systems analysts in metros near Raleigh-Cary, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $111K | $114K |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $106K | $109K |
| Greensboro-High Point | $104K | $112K |
| Winston-Salem | $101K | $110K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Raleigh-Cary, NC
Entry-level computer systems analysts (10th percentile) start around $79K. Mid-career wages sit at $108K. Top earners bring in $167K or more, a $89K spread from bottom to top.
Computer Systems Analysts pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Computer Systems Analysts salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $135K | +27% | 1,850 |
| Washington | $129K | +22% | 24,120 |
| Massachusetts | $128K | +21% | 22,160 |
| Colorado | $128K | +21% | 6,230 |
| California | $128K | +21% | 59,060 |
| New Jersey | $123K | +16% | 16,520 |
| Oregon | $122K | +15% | 5,640 |
| Virginia | $121K | +14% | 23,190 |
| District of Columbia | $117K | +10% | 2,480 |
| Maryland | $114K | +7% | 15,340 |
| Delaware | $111K | +4% | 2,140 |
| Wyoming | $110K | +4% | 310 |
| New York | $110K | +4% | 24,100 |
| Connecticut | $110K | +4% | 4,800 |
| New Hampshire | $108K | +2% | 2,090 |
| Texas | $107K | +1% | 47,990 |
| North Carolina | $107K | +1% | 20,910 |
| Minnesota | $106K | +0% | 11,330 |
| Georgia | $106K | +0% | 11,640 |
| North Dakota | $105K | -0% | 280 |
| Nevada | $104K | -2% | 2,540 |
| Arizona | $104K | -2% | 11,330 |
| Michigan | $103K | -2% | 14,070 |
| Ohio | $102K | -3% | 19,190 |
| Florida | $102K | -4% | 35,270 |
| Alabama | $102K | -4% | 6,560 |
| Illinois | $102K | -4% | 20,610 |
| Kansas | $101K | -5% | 3,740 |
| Wisconsin | $100K | -5% | 8,340 |
| South Dakota | $100K | -6% | 1,110 |
| Vermont | $100K | -6% | 590 |
| Indiana | $99K | -7% | 9,660 |
| Utah | $99K | -7% | 2,950 |
| Pennsylvania | $99K | -7% | 19,450 |
| South Carolina | $98K | -7% | 7,700 |
| New Mexico | $98K | -7% | 2,290 |
| Oklahoma | $96K | -9% | 3,710 |
| Iowa | $96K | -9% | 4,760 |
| Maine | $96K | -9% | 2,480 |
| Louisiana | $96K | -10% | 2,980 |
| Tennessee | $96K | -10% | 10,220 |
| Kentucky | $95K | -10% | 5,930 |
| Missouri | $92K | -13% | 7,730 |
| Nebraska | $92K | -13% | 2,440 |
| Montana | $91K | -14% | 850 |
| Hawaii | $89K | -16% | 1,670 |
| Alaska | $89K | -16% | 420 |
| Mississippi | $86K | -18% | 1,990 |
| Arkansas | $82K | -23% | 4,100 |
| Idaho | $75K | -29% | 1,650 |
Showing 1–10 of 50 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a computer systems analyst afford a 2BR apartment alone in Raleigh-Cary?
Yes — at the median salary of $108K, rent takes 26.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,750/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for computer systems analysts in Raleigh-Cary?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new computer systems analysts typically earn — is $79K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,711/month. At HUD’s $1,750/month FMR, rent would take 37% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is computer systems analyst a high-paying job in Raleigh-Cary?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $108K locally vs. $106K nationally, a 2% difference.
How does Raleigh-Cary compare to the national average for computer systems analysts?
Raleigh-Cary pays $108K median vs. the U.S. average of $106K — that’s +2%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 98.16), the purchasing-power equivalent is $111K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do computer systems analysts make in Raleigh-Cary, NC?
The median is $108,480 a year, that works out to about $52 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $78,510, and experienced computer systems analysts can clear $167,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $108K enough to live in Raleigh-Cary?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,652/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,750/month, which eats 26.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a computer systems analysts salary go in Raleigh-Cary?
Raleigh-Cary has a Regional Price Parity of 98.16 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median computer systems analysts salary is worth about $110,513 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do computer systems analysts get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.