Computer Systems Analysts pay range in Chattanooga
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $142,040 or more. The middle half of computer systems analysts in Chattanooga earn between $69,400 and $121,170.
- $60K10th
- $69K25th
- $93KMedian
- $121K75th
- $142K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,270 | $8,106 | $46.76 |
| Median | $93,350 | $7,779 | $44.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $69,400 | $5,783 | $33.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $121,170 | $10,098 | $58.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Systems Analysts pay in Chattanooga vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Computer systems analysts in Chattanooga earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($98,280) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($114,610). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $105,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $97,270 | $93,350 | $59,530 | $142,040 | 710 |
| Tennessee | $98,280 | $95,630 | $61,240 | $138,830 | 10,220 |
| 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 Chattanooga
On the average salary of $97,270, a single filer in Chattanooga takes home about $77,259 a year, or $6,438 a month and $2,972 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $77,259 | $6,438 |
| Working in GA | $73,154 | $6,096 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Chattanooga a good place for computer systems analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chattanooga area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.5), so the average $97,270 buys what about $106,348 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Chattanooga ($46,700). A typical home costs $326,370, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Systems Analysts salary in other Tennessee cities
Chattanooga ranks 4th of 10 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Memphis pays the most ($103,020).
- Memphis$103,020
- Nashville$101,790
- Kingsport$97,950
- Chattanooga$97,270
- Clarksville$91,470
- Knoxville$91,380
- Morristown$90,880
- Cleveland$88,190
- Jackson$83,740
- Johnson City$78,200
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Computer Systems Analysts salary in Chattanooga: questions
How much do computer systems analysts make an hour in Chattanooga?
$46.77 an hour on average, and $44.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer systems analysts salary in Chattanooga?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $69,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer systems analysts take-home pay in Chattanooga?
About $77,259 a year ($6,438 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,270. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do computer systems analysts earn more in Chattanooga than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Chattanooga, TN-GA (16860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.