Average IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Salary in Swansea / Abertawe
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Swansea / Abertawe compares
In practical terms, a it business analysts, architects and systems designers in the Wales earned a median of £49,827 during 2025, which works out to 16.4% below the UK-wide median of £59,593. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £49,827 stretches to roughly £55,363 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348, so it business analysts, architects and systems designerss sit 58.9% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £49,827 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £55,363 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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IT business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in areas near Swansea / Abertawe
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in Swansea / Abertawe?
The median it business analysts, architects and systems designers salary in the Wales (which includes Swansea / Abertawe) is £49,827 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 Swansea / Abertawe compare to the UK average?
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers in the Wales earn 16.4% 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 Swansea / Abertawe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. IT business analysts, architects and systems designers in the Wales earn £49,827, which is 58.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for it business analysts, architects and systems designerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Swansea / Abertawe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.