Average IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester 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. In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £50,526 stretches to roughly £55,401 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so it business analysts, architects and systems designerss sit 38.2% more that benchmark.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in Manchester?
The median it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) 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 Manchester 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 Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. IT business analysts, architects and systems designers in the North West earn £50,526, which is 38.2% 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 Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.