Average IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Salary in Forest of Dean
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Forest of Dean compares
In practical terms, a it business analysts, architects and systems designers in the South West earned a median of £66,327 during 2025, which works out to 11.3% above the UK-wide median of £59,593. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Forest of Dean is £25,387, so it business analysts, architects and systems designerss sit 161.3% more that benchmark.
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.
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers salary across UK regions
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in areas near Forest of Dean
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in Forest of Dean?
The median it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in the South West (which includes Forest of Dean) 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 Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Forest of Dean is £25,387. IT business analysts, architects and systems designers in the South West earn £66,327, which is 161.3% 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 Forest of Dean. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.