salary$93,720 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Chico, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,060per year
Top pay (top 10%)$122,300per year
Jobs in the area220people work this job
Can a computer systems analyst afford Chico?
OK. Rent of $1,675 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 Chico, CA?
The median pay for a computer systems analyst in the Chico, CA area is $93,720 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $64,060 and $122,300.
Can a computer systems analyst afford to live in Chico?
Typical rent of $1,675 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 Chico, CA metro area.