Average IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Salary in Sandwell
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Sandwell compares
A it business analysts, architects and systems designers working in the West Midlands could expect a median salary of £62,074 in 2025 — 4.2% above the national figure of £59,593. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £62,074 stretches to roughly £67,840 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Sandwell is £28,766. By comparison, it business analysts, architects and systems designerss earn 115.8% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £62,074 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £67,840 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in Sandwell?
The median it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Sandwell) is £62,074 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 Sandwell compare to the UK average?
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers in the West Midlands earn 4.2% above the national median of £59,593. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is it business analysts, architects and systems designers a well-paid job in Sandwell compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Sandwell is £28,766. IT business analysts, architects and systems designers in the West Midlands earn £62,074, which is 115.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it business analysts, architects and systems designerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Sandwell. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.