Average IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Salary in Exeter
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Exeter compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical it business analysts, architects and systems designers in the South West earned £66,327. Compared to the UK median of £59,593, that's 11.3% above. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £66,327 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £69,019. The all-jobs average in Exeter is £30,138. By comparison, it business analysts, architects and systems designerss earn 120.1% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £66,327 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £69,019 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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IT business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in areas near Exeter
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in Exeter?
The median it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in the South West (which includes Exeter) is £66,327 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 Exeter compare to the UK average?
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers in the South West earn 11.3% above the national median of £59,593. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is it business analysts, architects and systems designers a well-paid job in Exeter compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Exeter is £30,138. IT business analysts, architects and systems designers in the South West earn £66,327, which is 120.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it business analysts, architects and systems designerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Exeter. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.