Computer Systems Analysts pay range in Buffalo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $158,040 or more. The middle half of computer systems analysts in Buffalo earn between $81,330 and $130,470.
- $67K10th
- $81K25th
- $102KMedian
- $130K75th
- $158K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $107,990 | $8,999 | $51.92 |
| Median | $101,660 | $8,472 | $48.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,330 | $6,778 | $39.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $130,470 | $10,872 | $62.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Systems Analysts pay in Buffalo vs. New York and the U.S.
Computer systems analysts in Buffalo earn 8% less than the New York average ($117,960) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($114,610). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $105,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | $107,990 | $101,660 | $67,220 | $158,040 | 1,170 |
| New York | $117,960 | $109,610 | $67,220 | $171,360 | 24,100 |
| United States | $114,610 | $105,850 | $67,340 | $167,710 | 519,530 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Systems Analysts salary after taxes in Buffalo
On the average salary of $107,990, a single filer in Buffalo takes home about $79,370 a year, or $6,614 a month and $3,053 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Buffalo a good place for computer systems analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Buffalo area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.8), so the average $107,990 buys what about $112,673 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Buffalo ($50,790). A typical home costs $288,316, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Systems Analysts salary in other New York cities
Buffalo ranks 2nd of 12 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($129,150).
- New York$129,150
- Buffalo$107,990
- Binghamton$106,350
- Kiryas Joel$104,810
- Rochester$102,690
- Glens Falls$101,130
- Kingston$99,320
- Syracuse$99,000
- Utica$98,440
- Ithaca$95,230
Highest-paying cities for computer systems analysts
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($157,170).
- San Jose, CA$157,170
- San Francisco, CA$145,400
- Boulder, CO$138,530
- Seattle, WA$134,400
- Colorado Springs, CO$133,910
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Computer Systems Analysts salary in Buffalo: questions
How much do computer systems analysts make an hour in Buffalo?
$51.92 an hour on average, and $48.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer systems analysts salary in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer systems analysts take-home pay in Buffalo?
About $79,370 a year ($6,614 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $107,990. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do computer systems analysts earn more in Buffalo than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($114,610).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1211; area Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY (15380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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