Computer Systems Analysts pay range in Wilmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $142,940 or more. The middle half of computer systems analysts in Wilmington earn between $82,060 and $117,010.
- $68K10th
- $82K25th
- $94KMedian
- $117K75th
- $143K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $99,970 | $8,331 | $48.06 |
| Median | $93,830 | $7,819 | $45.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,060 | $6,838 | $39.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $117,010 | $9,751 | $56.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Systems Analysts pay in Wilmington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Computer systems analysts in Wilmington earn 13% less than the North Carolina average ($114,330) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($114,610). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $105,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $99,970 | $93,830 | $68,410 | $142,940 | 290 |
| North Carolina | $114,330 | $106,850 | $73,190 | $166,660 | 20,910 |
| 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 Wilmington
On the average salary of $99,970, a single filer in Wilmington takes home about $75,679 a year, or $6,307 a month and $2,911 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wilmington a good place for computer systems analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wilmington area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.4), so the average $99,970 buys what about $103,680 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Wilmington ($45,800). A typical home costs $446,210, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Systems Analysts salary in other North Carolina cities
Wilmington ranks 9th of 15 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($119,040).
- Charlotte$119,040
- Burlington$117,550
- Durham$114,830
- Raleigh$114,280
- Greensboro$112,060
- Winston-Salem$105,340
- Greenville$104,470
- Asheville$100,290
- Wilmington$99,970
- Jacksonville$98,410
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 Wilmington: questions
How much do computer systems analysts make an hour in Wilmington?
$48.06 an hour on average, and $45.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer systems analysts salary in Wilmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer systems analysts take-home pay in Wilmington?
About $75,679 a year ($6,307 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $99,970.
Do computer systems analysts earn more in Wilmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Wilmington, NC (48900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.46, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.46).
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