Computer Systems Analysts pay range in Columbia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $133,910 or more. The middle half of computer systems analysts in Columbia earn between $64,720 and $119,990.
- $53K10th
- $65K25th
- $91KMedian
- $120K75th
- $134K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $93,850 | $7,821 | $45.12 |
| Median | $90,760 | $7,563 | $43.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,720 | $5,393 | $31.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $119,990 | $9,999 | $57.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Systems Analysts pay in Columbia vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Computer systems analysts in Columbia earn 7% less than the South Carolina average ($101,100) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($114,610). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $105,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $93,850 | $90,760 | $52,720 | $133,910 | 2,110 |
| South Carolina | $101,100 | $98,280 | $58,000 | $148,660 | 7,700 |
| 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 Columbia
On the average salary of $93,850, a single filer in Columbia takes home about $70,947 a year, or $5,912 a month and $2,729 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 Columbia a good place for computer systems analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbia area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.7), so the average $93,850 buys what about $100,201 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbia ($46,430). A typical home costs $256,154, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Systems Analysts salary in other South Carolina cities
Columbia ranks 7th of 8 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($108,680).
- Charleston$108,680
- Greenville$103,460
- Hilton Head Island$101,500
- Spartanburg$96,220
- Sumter$95,360
- Florence$94,460
- Columbia$93,850
- Myrtle Beach$91,220
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 Columbia: questions
How much do computer systems analysts make an hour in Columbia?
$45.12 an hour on average, and $43.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer systems analysts salary in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer systems analysts take-home pay in Columbia?
About $70,947 a year ($5,912 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $93,850.
Do computer systems analysts earn more in Columbia than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Columbia, SC (17900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 1.60, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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