Computer Systems Analysts pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $134,630 or more. The middle half of computer systems analysts in Duluth earn between $81,310 and $134,630.
- $66K10th
- $81K25th
- $103KMedian
- $135K75th
- $135K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,920 | $8,577 | $49.48 |
| Median | $103,250 | $8,604 | $49.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,310 | $6,776 | $39.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $134,630 | $11,219 | $64.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Systems Analysts pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Computer systems analysts in Duluth earn 8% less than the Minnesota average ($112,330) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($114,610). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $105,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $102,920 | $103,250 | $66,390 | $134,630 | 270 |
| Minnesota | $112,330 | $106,350 | $78,700 | $148,230 | 11,330 |
| 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 Duluth
On the average salary of $102,920, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $75,759 a year, or $6,313 a month and $2,914 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $76,633 | $6,386 |
| Working in MN | $75,759 | $6,313 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for computer systems analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $102,920 buys what about $115,943 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Systems Analysts salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 2nd of 4 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($114,770).
- Minneapolis$114,770
- Duluth$102,920
- Mankato$100,150
- St. Cloud$94,160
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 Duluth: questions
How much do computer systems analysts make an hour in Duluth?
$49.48 an hour on average, and $49.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer systems analysts salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer systems analysts take-home pay in Duluth?
About $75,759 a year ($6,313 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,920. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do computer systems analysts earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.64, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.64).
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