IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Pay Data UK — 2025

IT business analysts, architects and systems designers roles in the UK earn a median of £58,878 per year, equivalent to £30.70 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 10.7% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £45,472 to £96,148 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for IT business analysts, architects and systems designers roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

IT business analysts, architects and systems designers proviide advice on the effective utilisation of IT and design IT systems in order to meet the business objectives or to enhance the business effectiveness of the organisation.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• liaises with internal/external clients to analyse business procedure, clarify clients’ requirements and to define the scope of existing software, hardware and network provision
• undertakes feasibility studies for major IT developments incorporating costs and benefits, and presents proposals to clients
• communicates the impact of emerging technologies to clients and advises upon the potential introduction of such technology
• provides advice and assistance in the procurement, provision, delivery, installation, maintenance and use of IT systems and their environments
• examines existing business models and flows of data and designs functional specifications and test plans for new systems in order to meet clients’ needs
• researches, analyses, evaluates and monitors network infrastructure and performance
• works closely with clients to implement new systems

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible. There is a variety of relevant vocational, professional and postgraduate qualifications available.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.