salary$103,300 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$163,050per year
Jobs in the area1,620people work this job
Can a computer systems analyst afford Charleston?
OK. Rent of $2,117 a month takes 24.6% 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 Charleston, SC?
The median pay for a computer systems analyst in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area is $103,300 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $65,300 and $163,050.
Can a computer systems analyst afford to live in Charleston?
Typical rent of $2,117 a month takes 24.6% 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 Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area.