Will AI replace computer systems analysts?AI replacement risk 76% and how the work is changing

United States IT & Software Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$105,850
25th–75th pct. $82,860–$134,110
Top pay (est.)
$218,000
Top 10% $167,710
Pay in 5 years
$119,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$134,400est.
$115,600–$156,000
Outlook score
56/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
76%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+7.9%
33K openings / yr

Will AI replace Computer Systems Analysts? AI replacement risk

76%
High
Ranked #771 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Computer Systems Analysts

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.5
Judgment and Decision Making
4.1
Systems Evaluation
4.1
Systems Analysis
4.0
Complex Problem Solving
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Writing
4.0
Programming
4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Computers and Electronics
6.0
English Language
4.1
Education and Training
4.0
Administration and Management
4.0
Customer and Personal Service
3.9
Mathematics
3.8
Administrative
3.7
Telecommunications
3.0

What the work involves

Working with ComputersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeProcessing InformationThinking CreativelyCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem Sensitivity

Education of workers

Some college
5%
Master's degree
1%

Training before entry

3–6 months
24%
2–4 years
12%
1–2 years
7%
1–3 months
4%
Up to 1 month
3%

Related work experience

4–6 years
31%
2–4 years
27%
1–2 years
6%
6–8 years
4%
6–12 months
3%
8–10 years
1%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.