IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in the UK is £59,593 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £66,303, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £31.09.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £47,701 in Scotland to £73,857 in London. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£59,593
Annual
UK Mean
£66,303
Annual
Hourly Rate
£31.09
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £73,857 | £83,550 | £63,451 |
| South East | £67,902 | £71,387 | £65,797 |
| South West | £66,327 | £67,209 | £69,019 |
| West Midlands | £62,074 | £64,807 | £67,840 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £53,806 | £59,490 | £59,454 |
| East | £52,272 | £56,833 | £53,723 |
| North West | £50,526 | £57,400 | £55,401 |
| East Midlands | £49,892 | £56,300 | £54,349 |
| Wales | £49,827 | £49,245 | £55,363 |
| North East | £49,429 | £51,933 | £54,860 |
| Scotland | £47,701 | £52,430 | £51,680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in the UK?
The median it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in the UK is £59,593 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £66,303, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays it business analysts, architects and systems designers the most?
London pays the highest it business analysts, architects and systems designers salaries with a median of £73,857.
How does it business analysts, architects and systems designers pay vary by region?
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers salaries range from £47,701 in Scotland to £73,857 in London.
Are it business analysts, architects and systems designers salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for it business analysts, architects and systems designers?
The median hourly rate for it business analysts, architects and systems designers in the UK is £31.09 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.