What are the main factors that influence a Systems Analyst's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Systems Analyst's salary?

A Systems Analyst's salary grows with experience: an IT Systems Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $75,587, an IT Systems Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $89,498, an Systems Analyst (4-7 years)earns $111,147, an IT Systems Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $131,454, an IT Systems Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $148,303,

What are the highest paying states for a Systems Analyst?

Systems Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Systems Analyst roles are District of Columbia $119,413, California $118,960, Massachusetts $117,374. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Systems Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Systems Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Systems Analyst Advisor: $124,423; Senior Systems Analyst: $116,452; Computer Systems Analyst: $112,113; Accounting Systems Analyst: $97,669; Applications Systems Analyst: $96,121.

Systems Analyst Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Systems Analyst make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Systems Analyst in Rhode Island is $111,820 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $129,304
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,581 to $120,972
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,169

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Systems Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,972	$10,081	$2,326	$58
Average	$111,820	$9,318	$2,150	$54
25th Percentile	$102,581	$8,548	$1,973	$49

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Key Factors That Influence Systems Analyst Salaries

A Systems Analyst'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Systems Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Systems Analyst'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): $75,587
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,498
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,147
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,454
Expert (over 8 years): $148,303

Levels	Salary
IT System... Level Systems Analyst	$75,587
IT System... Level Systems Analyst	$89,498
Systems A... Level Systems Analyst	$111,147
IT System... Level Systems Analyst	$131,454
IT System... Level Systems Analyst	$148,303

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How Do Systems Analyst Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Systems Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $119,413.
California: $118,960.
Massachusetts: $117,374.

District of Columbia $119,413 California $118,960 Massachusetts $117,374 Washington $116,943 New Jersey $116,900 Alaska $116,749 Connecticut $115,260 New York $114,656

Hawaii $112,726 Rhode Island $111,820 Maryland $111,205 Minnesota $110,364 Colorado $110,040 Illinois $109,933 Oregon $109,523 Delaware $109,221

New Hampshire $109,031 Virginia $108,606 Pennsylvania $107,366 Nevada $106,740 North Dakota $106,535 Michigan $106,212 Wisconsin $106,093 Vermont $105,856

Texas $105,198 Maine $105,155 Arizona $105,090 Ohio $105,015 Georgia $104,022 Indiana $103,526 Wyoming $103,429 Utah $103,278

Iowa $103,213 Kansas $102,696 Louisiana $102,545 North Carolina $102,491 Missouri $102,469 Florida $102,049 Montana $101,822 Nebraska $101,606

Kentucky $101,488 South Carolina $101,056 Tennessee $100,787 Idaho $100,679 New Mexico $99,892 Oklahoma $99,719 Alabama $99,083 South Dakota $98,015

Arkansas $97,433 West Virginia $97,120 Mississippi $96,182

Top Paying Cities for Systems Analysts

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:

Adamsville: $113,653
Albion: $111,766
Ashaway: $114,085

Adamsville, RI $113,653 Albion, RI $111,766 Ashaway, RI $114,085 Barrington, RI $111,766 Block Island, RI $113,492 Bradford, RI $114,009 Bristol, RI $111,658 Carolina, RI $113,082

Charlestown, RI $113,200 Chepachet, RI $111,550 Clayville, RI $111,658 Coventry, RI $111,550 West Greenwich, RI $111,475 East Greenwich, RI $111,626 Exeter, RI $114,009 Fiskeville, RI $111,766

Forestdale, RI $111,658 Foster, RI $111,475 Glendale, RI $111,475 Greene, RI $112,726 Greenville, RI $111,766 Harmony, RI $111,734 Harrisville, RI $111,550 Hope, RI $111,766

Hope Valley, RI $114,085 Hopkinton, RI $114,117 Jamestown, RI $112,974 Kenyon, RI $113,977 Little Compton, RI $113,610 Manville, RI $111,766 Mapleville, RI $111,475 Newport, RI $112,995

Middletown, RI $113,470 North Kingstown, RI $111,442 North Scituate, RI $111,734 Oakland, RI $111,583 Pascoag, RI $111,518 Pawtucket, RI $111,766 Central Falls, RI $111,766 Cumberland, RI $111,766

Lincoln, RI $111,766 Portsmouth, RI $112,543 Prudence Island, RI $111,550 Rockville, RI $114,117 Saunderstown, RI $113,039 Shannock, RI $113,945 Slatersville, RI $111,658 Slocum, RI $113,039

Tiverton, RI $113,686 Wakefield, RI $112,920 Kingston, RI $112,942 Narragansett, RI $112,963 Peace Dale, RI $112,920 Warren, RI $111,734 Warwick, RI $111,766 Westerly, RI $114,149

West Kingston, RI $113,006 West Warwick, RI $111,766 Wood River Junction, RI $114,009 Woonsocket, RI $111,658 North Smithfield, RI $111,734 Wyoming, RI $113,977 Providence, RI $111,766 Cranston, RI $111,766

North Providence, RI $111,766 East Providence, RI $111,766 Riverside, RI $111,766 Rumford, RI $111,766 Smithfield, RI $111,766 Johnston, RI $111,766

Systems Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Systems Analyst'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.

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$102,581

Average $111,820/year

$120,972

$8,548

Average $9,318/month

$10,081

$1,973

Average $2,150/week

$2,326

$49

Average $54/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,972	$10,081	$2,326	$58
Average	$111,820	$9,318	$2,150	$54
25th Percentile	$102,581	$8,548	$1,973	$49

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