Computer Systems Analysts vs Computer Programmers
Side-by-side H-1B prevailing-wage comparison using the same DOL LCA data that drives every page on H1B Report. Quartiles, hiring geography, top sponsors and yearly wage drift.
Key metrics
Wage figures are offered annual wage; volume is total LCA count.
| Metric | Computer Systems Analysts | Computer Programmers |
|---|---|---|
| Median wage | $70,000▲ | $68,640 |
| P25 wage | $60,320 | $61,000▲ |
| P75 wage | $88,000▲ | $80,000 |
| Wage spread (P75 − P25) | $27,680 | $19,000 |
| Total filings | 792,250▲ | 307,209 |
| Wage samples | 788,702 | 305,925 |
| Rank | #2▲ | #6 |
Median wage by year
Year-over-year drift of the typical offered wage.
Computer Systems Analysts
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| FY2010 | $60k |
| FY2011 | $61k |
| FY2012 | $63k |
| FY2013 | $65k |
| FY2014 | $65k |
| FY2015 | $66k |
| FY2016 | $67k |
| FY2017 | $70k |
| FY2018 | $83k |
| FY2019 | $90k |
| FY2020 | $94k |
| FY2021 | $96k |
| FY2022 | $100k |
| FY2023 | $102k |
| FY2024 | $103k |
| FY2025 | $106k |
| FY2026 | $115k |
Computer Programmers
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| FY2010 | $60k |
| FY2011 | $62k |
| FY2012 | $62k |
| FY2013 | $63k |
| FY2014 | $65k |
| FY2015 | $67k |
| FY2016 | $68k |
| FY2017 | $69k |
| FY2018 | $74k |
| FY2019 | $77k |
| FY2020 | $78k |
| FY2021 | $85k |
| FY2022 | $87k |
| FY2023 | $86k |
| FY2024 | $94k |
| FY2025 | $94k |
| FY2026 | $99k |
Top 5 hiring states — Computer Systems Analysts
Top 5 sponsors — Computer Systems Analysts
- 1INFOSYS LIMITED24,773
- 2Deloitte Consulting LLP22,347
- 3Accenture LLP16,772
- 4WIPRO LIMITED15,557
- 5CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC10,590
Top 5 sponsors — Computer Programmers
- 1TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED41,891
- 2HCL AMERICA INC13,067
- 3CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC10,902
- 4Accenture LLP10,555
- 5Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc.9,946
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