salary$127,040 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,910per year
Top pay (top 10%)$195,120per year
Jobs in the area18,620people work this job
Can a computer systems analyst afford Alexandria?
OK. Rent of $2,329 a month takes 22.0% 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 Alexandria, VA?
The median pay for a computer systems analyst in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area is $127,040 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $77,910 and $195,120.
Can a computer systems analyst afford to live in Alexandria?
Typical rent of $2,329 a month takes 22.0% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.