Average IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Salary in Folkestone and Hythe
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Folkestone and Hythe compares
The going rate for it business analysts, architects and systems designerss in the South East? £67,902 at the median in 2025. That compares to £59,593 nationally — a gap of 13.9% above. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £67,902 has an effective purchasing power closer to £65,797. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Folkestone and Hythe is £31,907, so it business analysts, architects and systems designerss sit 112.8% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £67,902 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £65,797 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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IT business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in areas near Folkestone and Hythe
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in Folkestone and Hythe?
The median it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in the South East (which includes Folkestone and Hythe) is £67,902 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 Folkestone and Hythe compare to the UK average?
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers in the South East earn 13.9% above the national median of £59,593. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is it business analysts, architects and systems designers a well-paid job in Folkestone and Hythe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Folkestone and Hythe is £31,907. IT business analysts, architects and systems designers in the South East earn £67,902, which is 112.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it business analysts, architects and systems designerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Folkestone and Hythe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.