Average IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Salary in Bury
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Bury compares
In practical terms, a it business analysts, architects and systems designers in the North West earned a median of £50,526 during 2025, which works out to 15.2% below the UK-wide median of £59,593. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £50,526 has an effective purchasing power closer to £55,401. The all-jobs average in Bury is £29,060. By comparison, it business analysts, architects and systems designerss earn 73.9% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £50,526 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £55,401 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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IT business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in areas near Bury
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in Bury?
The median it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in the North West (which includes Bury) is £50,526 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 Bury compare to the UK average?
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers in the North West earn 15.2% below the national median of £59,593. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is it business analysts, architects and systems designers a well-paid job in Bury compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bury is £29,060. IT business analysts, architects and systems designers in the North West earn £50,526, which is 73.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it business analysts, architects and systems designerss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bury. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.