Average IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Salary in St. Helens
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How St. Helens compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in the North West reached £50,526, sitting 15.2% below the national median of £59,593. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £50,526 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £55,401. The all-jobs average in St. Helens is £28,468. By comparison, it business analysts, architects and systems designerss earn 77.5% more than the typical worker locally.
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 St. Helens?
The median it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in the North West (which includes St. Helens) 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 St. Helens 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 St. Helens compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in St. Helens is £28,468. IT business analysts, architects and systems designers in the North West earn £50,526, which is 77.5% 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 St. Helens. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.