salary$121,560 a year$58 an hour · median pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$76,430per year
Top pay (top 10%)$165,620per year
Jobs in the area16,900people work this job
Can a computer systems analyst afford Los Angeles?
OK. Rent of $2,498 a month takes 24.7% 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 Los Angeles, CA?
The median pay for a computer systems analyst in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $121,560 a year ($58 an hour). Most earn between $76,430 and $165,620.
Can a computer systems analyst afford to live in Los Angeles?
Typical rent of $2,498 a month takes 24.7% 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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.