salary$119,090 a year$57 an hour · median pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$76,580per year
Top pay (top 10%)$170,810per year
Jobs in the area5,760people work this job
Can a computer systems analyst afford San Diego?
Expensive. Rent of $3,011 a month takes 30.3% of the median computer systems analyst salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer systems analyst make in San Diego, CA?
The median pay for a computer systems analyst in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area is $119,090 a year ($57 an hour). Most earn between $76,580 and $170,810.
Can a computer systems analyst afford to live in San Diego?
Typical rent of $3,011 a month takes 30.3% of the median computer systems analyst salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area.