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Computer Systems Analyst Salary in California (2026)
$61.40 per hour · take-home ≈ $90,761/year ($7,563/month) for a single filer
Computer Systems Analyst pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $79,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $101,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $127,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $160,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $181,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 59,060 Computer Systems Analyst jobs in California (occupation code 15-1211, “Computer Systems Analysts”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Computer Systems Analyst salary of $127,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $90,761 — an effective tax rate of 28.9%.
| Gross (median) | $127,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,387 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,771 |
| California state income tax | −$7,801 |
| Take-home (annual) | $90,761 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,563 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Computer Systems Analyst make in California?
- The median Computer Systems Analyst salary in California is $127,720 per year ($61.40 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $101,150 and $160,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Computer Systems Analyst in California?
- On the median salary of $127,720, a single filer in California takes home about $90,761 per year ($7,563 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.9%.
- How many Computer Systems Analyst jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 59,060 Computer Systems Analyst jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.