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Also called applications analyst, applications systems analyst, business systems analyst and computer analyst.
$105,850
Median pay a year
519,530
People do this work
6
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Computer Systems Analyst
Summary
Computer Systems Analyst analyzing data processing issues to develop and implement solutions for complex applications, system administration, and network concerns while enhancing system capabilities and user productivity
Experience
Computer Systems Analyst
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Provided staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program issues
Tested, maintained, and monitored computer programs and systems, coordinating the installation of new software
Analyzed information processing needs and designed computer systems using structured analysis and data modeling
Coordinated and linked computer systems within the organization to increase compatibility for information sharing
Trained staff and users to work with computer systems and programs, enhancing overall productivity
Reviewed and analyzed computer printouts and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
Skills
Checking & Planning
Applying information technology, Modifying software programs, Testing software performance
Core Skills
Collecting customer needs data, Monitoring system performance, Estimating time and resources, Evaluating software or hardware utility, Analyzing project data, Analyzing data, Identifying IT project resource needs, Microsoft Power BI
Tools and software
Atlassian JIRA, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint
Open to
On site, Remote · Active Active Secret clearance clearance
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
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Troubleshot program and system malfunctionsProvided assistance with computer-related problemsTested and monitored computer programs and systemsCoordinated installation of computer programsAnalyzed information processing needs and designed systemsTrained staff to work with computer systems
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Troubleshot program and system malfunctions to restore normal operations and minimize downtime
Tested and monitored computer programs and systems, ensuring reliability and performance
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Troubleshot program and system malfunctions, significantly reducing downtime for critical systems
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Reduced downtime significantly for critical systemsImproved system reliability for all usersEnhanced user satisfaction with faster resolutions
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Tested and monitored computer programs and systems, ensuring reliability and performance
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Increased system efficiency and reduced errorsImproved user experience with faster load times
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Applying information technology
Modifying software programs
Collecting customer needs data
Monitoring system performance
Testing software performance
Estimating time and resources
Evaluating software or hardware utility
Analyzing project data
Analyzing data
Identifying IT project resource needs
Selecting production materials
Designing integrated computer systems
The work itself
What a Computer Systems Analyst does
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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.
What it pays
How much does a Computer Systems Analyst make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$82,860
Median
$105,850
75th percentile
$134,110
About 519,530 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AK
$79,880
$88,520
$106,530
AL
$80,680
$101,770
$128,680
AR
$63,230
$81,760
$102,910
AZ
$78,820
$103,530
$132,030
CA
$101,150
$127,720
$160,440
CO
$101,330
$127,750
$163,310
CT
$88,130
$109,600
$133,430
DC
$103,690
$116,820
$157,980
DE
$90,850
$110,560
$136,500
FL
$79,340
$101,900
$129,600
GA
$82,840
$106,240
$133,140
HI
$76,780
$88,640
$108,230
IA
$77,170
$95,920
$110,390
ID
$69,250
$75,310
$95,460
IL
$80,350
$101,570
$128,030
IN
$77,630
$98,810
$127,990
KS
$78,670
$100,770
$133,320
KY
$70,910
$95,090
$125,170
LA
$78,760
$95,660
$109,290
MA
$100,830
$128,240
$159,230
MD
$87,360
$113,610
$147,460
ME
$80,190
$95,820
$121,700
MI
$82,850
$103,410
$127,090
MN
$93,410
$106,350
$132,200
MO
$74,990
$92,060
$117,480
MS
$64,200
$86,280
$120,420
MT
$79,700
$91,310
$102,690
NC
$86,080
$106,850
$132,910
ND
$87,470
$105,470
$111,250
NE
$76,180
$91,810
$114,850
NH
$88,610
$107,670
$134,090
NJ
$91,500
$122,890
$161,000
NM
$78,380
$98,220
$122,040
NV
$79,660
$104,060
$124,190
NY
$85,450
$109,610
$137,690
OH
$81,060
$102,320
$131,370
OK
$77,570
$95,930
$119,860
OR
$99,890
$121,620
$137,580
PA
$78,610
$98,550
$118,670
PR
$49,350
$63,730
$81,460
RI
$101,020
$134,630
$135,380
SC
$76,070
$98,280
$122,570
SD
$78,790
$99,790
$134,520
TN
$76,450
$95,630
$119,250
TX
$85,960
$107,390
$136,170
UT
$79,420
$98,770
$116,540
VA
$92,490
$120,840
$150,680
VT
$85,530
$99,610
$111,470
WA
$100,800
$129,410
$161,730
WI
$80,790
$100,440
$122,550
WY
$81,410
$109,780
$111,660
Other names
Other names for this job
applications analyst, applications systems analyst, business systems analyst, computer analyst, computer equipment analyst, computer methods analyst, computer systems design analyst, configuration analyst, data processing systems analyst, database analyst, database design analyst, digital computer systems analyst.
More names for this work
edi analyst, electronic data exchange analyst, engineering systems analyst, functional analyst, health systems analyst, information systems analyst, ISA, information technology analyst, information technology business analyst, information technology business systems analyst, information technology performance analyst, information technology security analyst, information technology systems analyst, internet analyst, it analyst, it business analyst, it business systems analyst, it performance analyst, it security analyst, it systems analyst, pki analyst, programmer analyst, public key infrastructure analyst, scientific systems analyst, software analyst, systems analyst, technical analyst, technical business analyst, technology analyst, vulnerability assessment analyst, systems analysis specialist, adp planner, automatic data processing planner, computer architect, computer consultant, computer systems consultant, computer systems designer, computer systems specialist, configuration manager, cross enterprise integrator, cyber defense infrastructure support specialist, data processing consultant, data processing systems consultant, data processing systems project planner, electronic transactions implementer, enterprise resource planning consultant, enterprise resource planning specialist, erp consultant.
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9735 Computer Systems Analyst
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This page is about the occupation Computer Systems Analysts. What this job involves and what it is made of come from O*NET 30.3, the US Department of Labor's occupation database, refreshed July 2026; Rung writes those records into the plain sentences you see. Pay comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS release for 2025. Rung is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either agency. How Rung handles accuracy is on the accuracy page, and the full data credits are on the credits page.