Average IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Salary in Darlington UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Darlington UA compares
The going rate for it business analysts, architects and systems designerss in the North East? £49,429 at the median in 2025. That compares to £59,593 nationally — a gap of 17.1% below. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £49,429 stretches to roughly £54,860 in real spending power. Compared to the Darlington UA average across all roles (£29,692), it business analysts, architects and systems designerss take home 66.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £49,429 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £54,860 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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IT business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in areas near Darlington UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in Darlington UA?
The median it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in the North East (which includes Darlington UA) is £49,429 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 Darlington UA compare to the UK average?
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers in the North East earn 17.1% 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 Darlington UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Darlington UA is £29,692. IT business analysts, architects and systems designers in the North East earn £49,429, which is 66.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it business analysts, architects and systems designerss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Darlington UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.