salary$90,760 a year$44 an hour · median pay in the Columbia, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$52,720per year
Top pay (top 10%)$133,910per year
Jobs in the area2,110people work this job
Can a computer systems analyst afford Columbia?
Cheap. Rent of $1,394 a month takes 18.4% 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 Columbia, SC?
The median pay for a computer systems analyst in the Columbia, SC area is $90,760 a year ($44 an hour). Most earn between $52,720 and $133,910.
Can a computer systems analyst afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $1,394 a month takes 18.4% of the median computer systems analyst salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Columbia, SC metro area.