Data analysts vs IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Salary

How do Data analysts and IT business analysts, architects and systems designers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

IT business analysts, architects and systems designers earns £22,291 more per year (58% higher)

Data analysts

£38,561
per year (gross)
Take-home: £31,284
vs

IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

£60,852
per year (gross)
Take-home: £45,852

Detailed Comparison

MetricData analystsIT business analysts, architects and systems designersDifference
Median Annual£38,561£60,852-£22,291
Mean Annual£42,104£65,361-£23,257
Take-Home (Net)£31,284£45,852-£14,568
Monthly (Gross)£3,213£5,071-£1,858
Weekly (Gross)£742£1,170-£428
Hourly£18.54£29.26-£10.72

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileData analystsIT business analysts, architects and systems designers
10th (Entry)£26,737£35,195
25th£31,146£45,501
50th (Median)£38,561£60,852
75th£48,110£80,983
90th (Senior)£0£97,222

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Data analysts or a IT business analysts, architects and systems designers?
A IT business analysts, architects and systems designers earns more. The median salary for a Data analysts is £38,561, whilst a IT business analysts, architects and systems designers earns £60,852 — a difference of £22,291 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Data analysts and a IT business analysts, architects and systems designers?
The difference is £22,291 per year. IT business analysts, architects and systems designers is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Data analysts takes home approximately £31,284 per year, whilst a IT business analysts, architects and systems designers takes home £45,852. The net difference is £14,568.
Should I become a Data analysts or a IT business analysts, architects and systems designers?
From a salary perspective, IT business analysts, architects and systems designers offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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