salary$102,070 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$67,020per year
Top pay (top 10%)$140,820per year
Jobs in the area2,680people work this job
Can a computer systems analyst afford Des Moines?
Cheap. Rent of $1,266 a month takes 14.9% 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 Des Moines, IA?
The median pay for a computer systems analyst in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area is $102,070 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $67,020 and $140,820.
Can a computer systems analyst afford to live in Des Moines?
Typical rent of $1,266 a month takes 14.9% 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 Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area.