Career Paths From Computer Systems Analysts

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Software DevelopersLateral Move90.2% skill match
Computer Systems Analysts and Software Developers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Software Developers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 28% higher.
Current median salary
$105,850
Target median salary
$135,980
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Database ArchitectsLateral Move88% skill match
Computer Systems Analysts and Database Architects share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Database Architects sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 32% higher.
Current median salary
$105,850
Target median salary
$139,500
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Database AdministratorsLateral Move92.2% skill match
Computer Systems Analysts and Database Administrators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Database Administrators sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move.
Current median salary
$105,850
Target median salary
$104,620
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Information Security AnalystsLateral Move83.4% skill match
Computer Systems Analysts and Information Security Analysts share a similar Transferable Skills profile (83% match). Information Security Analysts sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 22% higher.
Current median salary
$105,850
Target median salary
$129,180
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersLateral Move88.9% skill match
Computer Systems Analysts and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move.
Current median salary
$105,850
Target median salary
$104,300
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Computer Network ArchitectsLateral Move95.2% skill match
Computer Systems Analysts and Computer Network Architects share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Computer Network Architects sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 27% higher.
Current median salary
$105,850
Target median salary
$134,050
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Computer and Information Research ScientistsAdvancement89.8% skill match
Computer Systems Analysts and Computer and Information Research Scientists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Computer and Information Research Scientists is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 33% higher.
Current median salary
$105,850
Target median salary
$140,300
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Computer ProgrammersLateral Move84.5% skill match
Computer Systems Analysts and Computer Programmers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (85% match). Computer Programmers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 5% lower.
Current median salary
$105,850
Target median salary
$100,390
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Aerospace EngineersCareer Change89.1% skill match
Computer Systems Analysts and Aerospace Engineers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Aerospace Engineers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 28% higher.
Current median salary
$105,850
Target median salary
$134,960
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Web DevelopersLateral Move90.1% skill match
Computer Systems Analysts and Web Developers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Web Developers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 12% lower.
Current median salary
$105,850
Target median salary
$92,650
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
Chemical EngineersCareer Change89.4% skill match
Computer Systems Analysts and Chemical Engineers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Chemical Engineers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 18% higher.
Current median salary
$105,850
Target median salary
$125,040
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
PhysicistsCareer Change86.8% skill match
Computer Systems Analysts and Physicists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Physicists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 63% higher.
Current median salary
$105,850
Target median salary
$172,250
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Computer and Information Systems ManagersLateral Move0% skill match
Computer Systems Analysts and Computer and Information Systems Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Computer and Information Systems Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 65% higher.
Current median salary
$105,850
Target median salary
$175,140
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Biochemists and BiophysicistsCareer Change84.1% skill match
Computer Systems Analysts and Biochemists and Biophysicists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (84% match). Biochemists and Biophysicists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 20% higher.
Current median salary
$105,850
Target median salary
$127,410
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Mechanical DraftersCareer Change86.6% skill match
Computer Systems Analysts and Mechanical Drafters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Mechanical Drafters is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 32% lower.
Current median salary
$105,850
Target median salary
$71,550
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.