salary$134,460 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$91,480per year
Top pay (top 10%)$209,150per year
Jobs in the area11,180people work this job
Can a computer systems analyst afford San Mateo?
OK. Rent of $3,358 a month takes 30.0% 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 San Mateo, CA?
The median pay for a computer systems analyst in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area is $134,460 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $91,480 and $209,150.
Can a computer systems analyst afford to live in San Mateo?
Typical rent of $3,358 a month takes 30.0% 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 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area.