Computer Systems Analysts pay range in Tuscaloosa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $140,760 or more. The middle half of computer systems analysts in Tuscaloosa earn between $68,540 and $103,690.
- $59K10th
- $69K25th
- $87KMedian
- $104K75th
- $141K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,940 | $7,995 | $46.12 |
| Median | $87,140 | $7,262 | $41.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,540 | $5,712 | $32.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,690 | $8,641 | $49.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Systems Analysts pay in Tuscaloosa vs. Alabama and the U.S.
Computer systems analysts in Tuscaloosa earn 11% less than the Alabama average ($107,430) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($114,610). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $105,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | $95,940 | $87,140 | $59,410 | $140,760 | 120 |
| Alabama | $107,430 | $101,770 | $64,880 | $163,110 | 6,560 |
| United States | $114,610 | $105,850 | $67,340 | $167,710 | 519,530 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Systems Analysts salary after taxes in Tuscaloosa
On the average salary of $95,940, a single filer in Tuscaloosa takes home about $72,381 a year, or $6,032 a month and $2,784 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Is Tuscaloosa a good place for computer systems analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tuscaloosa area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $95,940 buys what about $109,368 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Tuscaloosa ($45,220). A typical home costs $223,201, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Systems Analysts salary in other Alabama cities
Tuscaloosa ranks 8th of 9 Alabama metro areas for this job; Huntsville pays the most ($119,250).
- Huntsville$119,250
- Decatur$109,260
- Auburn$101,830
- Birmingham$101,200
- Mobile$100,260
- Montgomery$98,820
- Daphne$98,240
- Tuscaloosa$95,940
- Dothan$82,450
Highest-paying cities for computer systems analysts
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($157,170).
- San Jose, CA$157,170
- San Francisco, CA$145,400
- Boulder, CO$138,530
- Seattle, WA$134,400
- Colorado Springs, CO$133,910
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Computer Systems Analysts salary in Tuscaloosa: questions
How much do computer systems analysts make an hour in Tuscaloosa?
$46.13 an hour on average, and $41.90 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer systems analysts salary in Tuscaloosa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer systems analysts take-home pay in Tuscaloosa?
About $72,381 a year ($6,032 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,940. City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Do computer systems analysts earn more in Tuscaloosa than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($114,610).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1211; area Tuscaloosa, AL (46220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.33, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.33).
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