Average IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
In practical terms, a it business analysts, architects and systems designers in the West Midlands earned a median of £62,074 during 2025, which works out to 4.2% above the UK-wide median of £59,593. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £62,074 stretches to roughly £67,840 in real spending power. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), it business analysts, architects and systems designerss take home 86.0% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £62,074 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £67,840 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers salary across UK regions
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in areas near Birmingham
Salary data is by ONS region. Birmingham is in the West Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full IT business analysts, architects and systems designers salary guide →Find IT business analysts jobs in Birmingham
Explore roles paying around £62,074/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in Birmingham?
The median it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £62,074 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does it business analysts, architects and systems designers pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers in the West Midlands earn 4.2% above the national median of £59,593. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is it business analysts, architects and systems designers a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. IT business analysts, architects and systems designers in the West Midlands earn £62,074, which is 86.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it business analysts, architects and systems designerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.