Computer Systems Analyst Salary in South Carolina: $104,500 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, South Carolina

$104,500 / year

≈ $8,700 per month · $50.24 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for South Carolina · median $101,500

25th percentile
$78,500Average
$104,50075th percentile
$127,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Computer Systems Analyst salary by state

Alabama$111,000

Alaska$99,000

Arizona$116,000

Arkansas$88,000

California$135,000

Colorado$137,500

Connecticut$119,000

Delaware$119,000

District of Columbia$132,500

Florida$110,500

Georgia$118,000

Hawaii$98,000

Idaho$85,500

Illinois$108,000

Indiana$107,000

Iowa$99,500

Kansas$110,000

Kentucky$106,000

Louisiana$101,500

Maine$102,500

Maryland$125,000

Massachusetts$133,000

Michigan$111,000

Minnesota$116,500

Mississippi$102,500

Missouri$100,500

Montana$100,000

Nebraska$100,500

Nevada$106,500

New Hampshire$118,000

New Jersey$130,500

New Mexico$106,500

New York$122,000

North Carolina$118,500

North Dakota$105,500

Ohio$112,000

Oklahoma$102,500

Oregon$128,000

Pennsylvania$103,000

Rhode Island$128,500

South Carolina$104,500

South Dakota$110,000

Tennessee$101,500

Texas$121,500

Utah$102,500

Vermont$106,000

Virginia$127,500

Washington$136,000

Wisconsin$105,500

Wyoming$108,000

About this role

Computer Systems Analyst is a professional role within the function in the Computer and Mathematical job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Computer Systems Analysts do

Typical education: Associate's Degree

Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.

Top skills: Speaking Reading Comprehension Systems Evaluation Systems Analysis Critical Thinking Active Listening

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Computer Systems Analyst pay by experience level

Entry level$69,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$86,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$109,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$139,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$173,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+8.7%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

34,200

projected openings per year

Growing faster than average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Computer Systems Analyst salary by industry

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

180,630 workers

$124,500

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

129,850 workers

$123,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

60,580 workers

$121,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

60,580 workers

$121,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

38,260 workers

$104,000

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

31,190 workers

$113,500

Hospitals

27,950 workers

$109,000

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

26,430 workers

$108,500

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

26,020 workers

$121,000

Administrative and Support Services

23,160 workers

$120,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Computer Systems Analyst pays 4% below the average across 38 roles in the Computer and Mathematical job family (family average $123,500).

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Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$115,500

Database Administrator$114,000

Blockchain Engineer$126,500

Computer Programmer$109,000

Network and Computer Systems Administrators$107,500

Business Intelligence Analyst$131,000

Mathematician$134,000

Careers related to Computer Systems Analyst

Software Developer$153,500

Web Administrator$126,500

Database Administrator$114,000

Database Architect$149,500

Computer and Information Systems Managers$199,000

Network and Computer Systems Administrators$107,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Computer Systems Analyst make?

The average base salary for a Computer Systems Analyst in the United States is $118,500 per year, or about $56.97 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $86,000 and $139,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Computer and Mathematical roles?

The Computer and Mathematical job family averages $123,500 across 38 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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