salary$103,760 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$68,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$185,100per year
Jobs in the area2,290people work this job
Can a computer systems analyst afford Chesapeake?
OK. Rent of $1,849 a month takes 21.4% 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 Chesapeake, VA?
The median pay for a computer systems analyst in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area is $103,760 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $68,660 and $185,100.
Can a computer systems analyst afford to live in Chesapeake?
Typical rent of $1,849 a month takes 21.4% 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 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area.