salary$129,180 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$83,190per year
Top pay (top 10%)$172,940per year
Jobs in the area17,470people work this job
Can a computer systems analyst afford Cambridge?
Expensive. Rent of $3,383 a month takes 31.4% of the median computer systems analyst salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer systems analyst make in Cambridge, MA?
The median pay for a computer systems analyst in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area is $129,180 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $83,190 and $172,940.
Can a computer systems analyst afford to live in Cambridge?
Typical rent of $3,383 a month takes 31.4% of the median computer systems analyst salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area.