salary$157,140 a year$76 an hour · median pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$92,190per year
Top pay (top 10%)$214,420per year
Jobs in the area7,260people work this job
Can a computer systems analyst afford Santa Clara?
OK. Rent of $3,309 a month takes 25.3% 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 Santa Clara, CA?
The median pay for a computer systems analyst in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area is $157,140 a year ($76 an hour). Most earn between $92,190 and $214,420.
Can a computer systems analyst afford to live in Santa Clara?
Typical rent of $3,309 a month takes 25.3% 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 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.