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Senior systems analyst lead salary

Average senior systems analyst lead salary

$100,628

$48.38 hourly rate

Entry-level senior systems analyst lead salary
$76,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Senior Systems Analyst Lead Salary

The average salary for a Senior Systems Analyst Lead in the United States is $100,628 annually, equating to approximately $48 per hour. This role typically requires expertise in system analysis, project management, and team leadership. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as geographic location, industry, and years of experience.

How Much Does a Senior Systems Analyst Lead Make?

In terms of compensation, senior systems analysts in technology-heavy regions such as California and New York often earn higher salaries compared to those in other states. For instance, the highest-paying cities include San Francisco and New York City, where salaries can exceed $120,000 annually.

Where Can a Senior Systems Analyst Lead Earn More?

Additionally, industries such as information technology and financial services tend to offer higher salaries due to the specialized skill sets required. As demand continues to grow for technology professionals, pursuing certifications and advanced degrees can further enhance earning potential. By keeping abreast of industry trends and expanding skill sets, individuals can position themselves for lucrative opportunities within this field.

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Citi$121,576
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Average senior systems analyst lead salary by state

The highest-paying states for senior systems analyst leads are Washington, California, and New York. The lowest average senior systems analyst lead salary states are Alabama, Kansas, and Arkansas.

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Highest paying states for senior systems analyst leads

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington$130,048$62.52
2Oregon$117,518$56.50
3Idaho$107,452$51.66
4Delaware$115,895$55.72
5Rhode Island$110,144$52.95
6Alaska$106,622$51.26
7New York$117,792$56.63
8New Mexico$102,737$49.39
9District of Columbia$113,069$54.36
10California$125,490$60.33
11Pennsylvania$105,024$50.49
12New Hampshire$106,849$51.37
13Montana$99,490$47.83
14Arizona$100,321$48.23
15North Carolina$102,119$49.10
16Massachusetts$111,870$53.78
17Connecticut$105,230$50.59
18Virginia$101,786$48.94
19Nevada$93,768$45.08
20Wisconsin$101,671$48.88
21Hawaii$113,858$54.74
22Vermont$95,561$45.94
23Texas$93,683$45.04
24North Dakota$91,330$43.91
25Maryland$99,932$48.04
26Maine$94,031$45.21
27South Dakota$87,195$41.92
28New Jersey$96,266$46.28
29Georgia$91,761$44.12
30Ohio$90,155$43.34
31Missouri$91,031$43.76
32Illinois$91,157$43.83
33Minnesota$90,969$43.74
34West Virginia$89,880$43.21
35South Carolina$91,641$44.06
36Michigan$89,181$42.88
37Florida$88,578$42.59
38Louisiana$91,965$44.21
39Kentucky$89,663$43.11
40Colorado$90,918$43.71
41Tennessee$87,808$42.22
42Arkansas$80,773$38.83
43Wyoming$85,627$41.17
44Kansas$80,886$38.89
45Oklahoma$80,729$38.81
46Nebraska$79,074$38.02
47Indiana$86,698$41.68
48Utah$86,774$41.72
49Iowa$82,145$39.49
50Alabama$81,321$39.10
51Mississippi$79,491$38.22

Highest paying cities for senior systems analyst leads

The highest-paying cities for senior systems analyst leads are Dublin, CA, Seattle, WA, and New York, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Dublin, CA$134,250$64.54
2Seattle, WA$131,175$63.06
3New York, NY$118,077$56.77
4Philadelphia, PA$106,006$50.96
5Charlotte, NC$101,300$48.70
6Chandler, AZ$100,210$48.18
7Columbia, MD$99,932$48.04
8Jersey City, NJ$96,496$46.39
9Austin, TX$95,067$45.71
10Alpharetta, GA$91,493$43.99
11Downers Grove, IL$91,222$43.86
12Tampa, FL$89,756$43.15
13Birmingham, AL$80,972$38.93
14Tulsa, OK$80,594$38.75

Senior systems analyst lead salary details

A senior systems analyst lead's salary ranges from $76,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $132,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average senior systems analyst lead salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a senior systems analyst lead's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$132,000$11,000$63
75th Percentile$116,000$9,667$56
Average$100,628$8,386$48
25th Percentile$86,000$7,167$41
10th Percentile$76,000$6,333$37

Highest paying senior systems analyst lead jobs

The highest paying types of senior systems analyst leads are lead system analyst, programmer/analyst lead, and senior applications analyst.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Test Analyst$70,997$5,916$34.1391,308
Analyst Lead$95,264$7,939$45.80122,353
Systems Analyst Programmer$81,135$6,761$39.01119,179
Finance Systems Analyst$85,795$7,150$41.25188,040
Lead System Analyst$106,561$8,880$51.23124,634
Information Systems Analyst$83,747$6,979$40.26170,658

Top companies hiring senior systems analyst leads now:

  1. Citi jobs (9)
  2. Eli Lilly and Company jobs (5)
  3. Walmart jobs (5)
  4. Ford Motor jobs (5)
  5. DXC Technology jobs (5)

Which companies pay senior systems analyst leads the most?

Senior systems analyst lead salaries at Citi and NextEra Energy are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average senior systems analyst lead salary at companies like Helios & Matheson and Remy Inc are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Citi$121,576$58.45
2Florida Power and Light $108,429$52.13
3Helios & Matheson$107,111$51.50
4Remy Inc$106,759$51.33
5Nobel Biocare$104,140$50.07
6York County School of Technology Practical Nursing$101,940$49.01
7Crown Castle International$101,629$48.86
8Elevance Health$101,224$48.67
9Accenture$99,611$47.89
10Synechron$97,434$46.84
11Cnsi$96,375$46.33
12Timex Group$95,134$45.74
13Boston College$94,116$45.25
14Orbis Sibro$93,418$44.91
15Sysintelli Inc$92,573$44.51
16Foot Locker$90,706$43.61
17IBM$89,500$43.03
18ENGlobal$88,863$42.72

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$103,000$101,600$100,200$98,800$97,400$96,000
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Senior Systems Analyst Lead salary by industry

The average senior systems analyst lead salary varies across industries:

  • The average senior systems analyst lead salary in the utilities industry is $113,704, the highest of any industry.
  • The average senior systems analyst lead salary in the finance industry is $104,882.
  • Senior systems analyst leads in the government industry earn an average salary of $92,860, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for senior systems analyst leads

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Utilities$113,704$54.67
2Telecommunication$104,882$50.42
3Finance$102,305$49.19
4Manufacturing$99,132$47.66
5Technology$98,884$47.54
6Hospitality$97,678$46.96
7Government$92,860$44.64

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Senior systems analyst lead salary trends

The average senior systems analyst lead salary has risen by $16,205 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average senior systems analyst lead earned $84,423 annually, but today, they earn $100,628 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for senior systems analyst leads over the last decade.

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Average senior systems analyst lead salary over time

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Senior systems analyst lead salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$101,000$48.38+3.3%
2025$97,300$46.78+2.3%
2024$95,100$45.73+0.5%
2023$94,600$45.48+1.2%
2022$93,500$44.94+1.6%

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