Entry Level Systems Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level Systems Analyst make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Entry Level Systems Analyst in the United States is $74,784 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,867
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,253 to $79,015
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,307
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Entry Level Systems Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Weekly
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75th Percentile $79,015 $6,585 $1,520 $38
Average $74,784 $6,232 $1,438 $36
25th Percentile $68,253 $5,688 $1,313 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Systems Analyst Salaries

An Entry Level 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Level Systems Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level 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): $75,331
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $75,943
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,846
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,026
  • Expert (over 8 years): $77,147
Levels Salary
Entry Level Entry Level Systems Analyst$75,331
Intermediate Level Entry Level Systems Analyst$75,943
Senior Level Entry Level Systems Analyst$76,846
Specialist Level Entry Level Systems Analyst$77,026
Expert Level Entry Level Systems Analyst$77,147
$75,331 0 yr
$75,943 < 2 yrs
$76,846 2-4 yrs
$77,026 5-8 yrs
$77,147 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Entry Level 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:

  • San Jose: $94,325
  • San Francisco: $93,397
  • Oakland: $91,326

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level Systems Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 5.19% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.69% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Safety Inspections (Mentioned in 1.85% Job Postings): Identifying, assessing, and monitoring hazardous conditions to recommend corrective actions and prevent future incidents.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 5.19%
Microsoft Office 2.69%
Safety Inspections 1.85%
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 an Entry Level Systems Analyst's salary.
  • Collaborating: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Troubleshooting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaborating
$80,766
8%
Planning
$78,523
5%
Troubleshooting
$78,523
5%
Verbal Communication
$77,775
4%
Biomedical Engineering
$77,775
4%
Preventative Maintenance
$77,027
3%
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How Education impacts an Entry Level Systems Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Entry Level Systems Analysts enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Entry Level Systems Analyst with a Bachelor's Degree is between $69,047 and $73,706).

Entry Level Systems Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Entry Level Systems Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 1.9%
Associates 4.7%
Bachelors 47.8%
Masters 32.6%
Doctorate 12.4%
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Entry Level Systems Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Entry Level Systems Analyst

Salaries for an Entry Level Systems Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $80,320 in 2023 to around $78,681 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level Systems Analyst salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Entry Level Systems Analyst Over Time

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$79,646
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