Management consultants and business analysts Pay Data UK — 2025

Management consultants and business analysts roles in the UK earn a median of £50,328 per year, equivalent to £26.25 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 4.7% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £39,665 to £79,208 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 Management consultants and business analysts roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Management consultants and business analysts

Management consultants and business analysts advise industrial, commercial and other establishments on a variety of management and business-related matters to assist in the formulation of financial and business policies in order to maximise growth or improve business performance.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• assesses the functions, objectives and requirements of the organisation seeking advice
• identifies problems concerned with business strategy, policy, organisation, procedures, methods and markets
• determines the appropriate method of data collection and research methodology, analyses and interprets information gained and formulates and implements recommendations and solutions
• advises governments, commercial enterprises, organisations and other clients in light of research findings
• runs workshops, and addresses seminars, conferences and the media to present results of research activity or to express professional views

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Entry is most common with a degree or equivalent qualification but is possible with other academic qualifications. Professional qualifications are available and will be a requirement in some areas.

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