salary$86,890 a year$42 an hour · median pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$117,860per year
Jobs in the area3,290people work this job
Can a computer systems analyst afford Albany?
OK. Rent of $1,656 a month takes 22.9% of the median computer systems analyst salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer systems analyst make in Albany, NY?
The median pay for a computer systems analyst in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area is $86,890 a year ($42 an hour). Most earn between $64,990 and $117,860.
Can a computer systems analyst afford to live in Albany?
Typical rent of $1,656 a month takes 22.9% of the median computer systems analyst salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area.