salary$106,410 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,360per year
Top pay (top 10%)$158,820per year
Jobs in the area2,530people work this job
Can a computer systems analyst afford Durham?
OK. Rent of $1,797 a month takes 20.3% 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 Durham, NC?
The median pay for a computer systems analyst in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area is $106,410 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $78,360 and $158,820.
Can a computer systems analyst afford to live in Durham?
Typical rent of $1,797 a month takes 20.3% 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area.