salary$108,480 a year$52 an hour · median pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$167,280per year
Jobs in the area4,530people work this job
Can a computer systems analyst afford Cary?
OK. Rent of $2,050 a month takes 22.7% 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 Cary, NC?
The median pay for a computer systems analyst in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area is $108,480 a year ($52 an hour). Most earn between $78,510 and $167,280.
Can a computer systems analyst afford to live in Cary?
Typical rent of $2,050 a month takes 22.7% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area.