Computer Systems Analysts pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $136,450 or more. The middle half of computer systems analysts in Winston-Salem earn between $82,750 and $124,490.
- $71K10th
- $83K25th
- $101KMedian
- $124K75th
- $136K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,340 | $8,778 | $50.64 |
| Median | $101,320 | $8,443 | $48.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,750 | $6,896 | $39.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $124,490 | $10,374 | $59.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Systems Analysts pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Computer systems analysts in Winston-Salem earn 8% less than the North Carolina average ($114,330) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($114,610). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $105,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $105,340 | $101,320 | $71,330 | $136,450 | 770 |
| 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 Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $105,340, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $79,242 a year, or $6,604 a month and $3,048 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).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for computer systems analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $105,340 buys what about $114,447 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Systems Analysts salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 6th 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 Winston-Salem: questions
How much do computer systems analysts make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$50.64 an hour on average, and $48.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer systems analysts salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer systems analysts take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $79,242 a year ($6,604 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,340.
Do computer systems analysts earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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