salary$105,190 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the Richmond, VA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$72,410per year
Top pay (top 10%)$168,410per year
Jobs in the area2,990people work this job
Can a computer systems analyst afford Richmond?
Cheap. Rent of $1,644 a month takes 18.8% 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 Richmond, VA?
The median pay for a computer systems analyst in the Richmond, VA area is $105,190 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $72,410 and $168,410.
Can a computer systems analyst afford to live in Richmond?
Typical rent of $1,644 a month takes 18.8% 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 Richmond, VA metro area.