Systems Analyst I Salary in the United States

How much does a Systems Analyst I make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Systems Analyst I in the United States is $70,404 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Systems Analyst I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,927
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,093 to $78,530
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,169
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Systems Analyst I Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $78,530 $6,544 $1,510 $38
Average $70,404 $5,867 $1,354 $34
25th Percentile $66,093 $5,508 $1,271 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Systems Analyst I Salaries

A Systems Analyst I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Systems Analyst I Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Systems Analyst I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $69,807
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $85,148
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,468
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,406
  • Expert (over 8 years): $148,488
Levels Salary
Systems A... Level Systems Analyst I$69,807
Business ... Level Systems Analyst I$85,148
Business ... Level Systems Analyst I$108,468
Business ... Level Systems Analyst I$131,406
Business ... Level Systems Analyst I$148,488
$69,807 0 yr
$85,148 < 2 yrs
$108,468 2-4 yrs
$131,406 5-8 yrs
$148,488 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Systems Analyst Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $88,801
  • San Francisco: $87,928
  • Oakland: $85,978

What Skills Can Increase a Systems Analyst I's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 15.39% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • User Stories (Mentioned in 1.73% Job Postings): In software development and product management, a user story is an informal, natural language description of one or more features of a software system. User stories are often written from the perspective of an end user or user of a system. They are often recorded on index cards, on Post-it notes, or in project management software. Depending on the project, user stories may be written by various stakeholders including clients, users, managers or development team members. User stories are a type of boundary object. They facilitate sensemaking and communication; that is, they help software teams organize their understanding of the system and its context. User stories are often confused with system requirements. A requirement is a formal description of need; a user story is an informal description of a feature.
  • Functional Requirements (Mentioned in 1.21% Job Postings): In software engineering and systems engineering, a functional requirement defines a function of a system or its component, where a function is described as a specification of behavior between outputs and inputs. Functional requirements may involve calculations, technical details, data manipulation and processing, and other specific functionality that define what a system is supposed to accomplish. Behavioral requirements describe all the cases where the system uses the functional requirements, these are captured in use cases. Functional requirements are supported by non-functional requirements (also known as "quality requirements"), which impose constraints on the design or implementation (such as performance requirements, security, or reliability). Generally, functional requirements are expressed in the form "system must do <requirement>," while non-functional requirements take the form "system shall be <requirement>." The plan for implementing functional requirements is detailed in the system design, whereas non-functional requirements are detailed in the system architecture.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 15.39%
User Stories 1.73%
Functional Requirements 1.21%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Systems Analyst I's salary.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Development
$78,853
12%
Consulting
$77,445
10%
Collaboration
$75,333
7%
Coordination
$73,925
5%
Oracle
$73,925
5%
CRM
$73,220
4%
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How Education impacts a Systems Analyst I's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Systems Analyst Is enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Systems Analyst I with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $63,140 and $66,899).

Systems Analyst I Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Systems Analyst I
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 5.6%
Associates 5.9%
Bachelors 58.8%
Masters 28.9%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Systems Analyst I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Systems Analyst I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Systems Analyst I

Salaries for a Systems Analyst I can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $67,922 in 2023 to around $67,786 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Systems Analyst I salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Systems Analyst I Over Time

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$67,922
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$68,021
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