Average IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Salary in Stoke-on-Trent UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Stoke-on-Trent UA compares
The going rate for it business analysts, architects and systems designerss in the West Midlands? £62,074 at the median in 2025. That compares to £59,593 nationally — a gap of 4.2% above. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Stoke-on-Trent UA is £30,767, so it business analysts, architects and systems designerss sit 101.8% 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 Stoke-on-Trent UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in Stoke-on-Trent UA?
The median it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in the West Midlands (which includes Stoke-on-Trent UA) 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 Stoke-on-Trent UA 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 Stoke-on-Trent UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stoke-on-Trent UA is £30,767. IT business analysts, architects and systems designers in the West Midlands earn £62,074, which is 101.8% 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 Stoke-on-Trent UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.