▲19%
The average salary for an Experienced Senior Systems Analyst with SQL skills is $90,856.
10%
$71k
MEDIAN
$91k
90%
$119k
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$71k - $119k
Bonus
$1k - $15k
Profit Sharing
$405 - $10k
Total Pay
$72k - $124k
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Job Description for Senior Systems Analyst
Senior Systems Analyst Tasks
- Conduct application testing and provide database management support.
- Create and maintain documentation as necessary for operational and security audits.
- Establish new users, manage access levels and reset passwords.
- Analyze and route issues into the proper ticketing systems and update and close tickets in a timely manner.
- Devise or modify procedures to solve problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations.
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Popular Skills for Senior Systems Analyst
Avg. Salary
Popularity
Business Analysis
$92,040
382 responses
Project Management
$91,816
302 responses
Microsoft Office
$88,019
210 responses
Microsoft Excel
$89,824
180 responses
Microsoft SQL Server
$87,206
152 responses
Skills in Business Analysis and Project Management are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
Pay by Experience Level for Senior Systems Analyst
An early career Senior Systems Analyst with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $80,122 based on 91 salaries. A mid-career Senior Systems Analyst with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $84,774 based on 219 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $97,319.
Pay Difference by Location
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Employees with Senior Systems Analyst in their job title in Boston, Massachusetts earn an average of 18.8% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Houston, Texas (15.5% more) and Los Angeles, California (9.5% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (16.3% less), Charlotte, North Carolina (5.6% less) and Atlanta, Georgia (2.9% less).
Years of Experience
This data is based on 517 survey responses.
Early Career
17.6%
Mid Career
42.4%
Late Career
40.0%
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