Average IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Salary in Stafford
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Stafford compares
Based on 2025 data, it business analysts, architects and systems designerss in the West Midlands earned £62,074 at the median — 4.2% above the national benchmark of £59,593. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £62,074 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £67,840. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Stafford is £28,523, so it business analysts, architects and systems designerss sit 117.6% more that benchmark.
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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IT business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in areas near Stafford
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in Stafford?
The median it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Stafford) 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 Stafford 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 Stafford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stafford is £28,523. IT business analysts, architects and systems designers in the West Midlands earn £62,074, which is 117.6% 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 Stafford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.