Electronics engineers vs IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Salary

How do Electronics engineers 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 £12,184 more per year (25% higher)

Electronics engineers

£48,668
per year (gross)
Take-home: £38,561
vs

IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

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

Detailed Comparison

MetricElectronics engineersIT business analysts, architects and systems designersDifference
Median Annual£48,668£60,852-£12,184
Mean Annual£52,180£65,361-£13,181
Take-Home (Net)£38,561£45,852-£7,291
Monthly (Gross)£4,056£5,071-£1,015
Weekly (Gross)£936£1,170-£234
Hourly£23.40£29.26-£5.86

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileElectronics engineersIT business analysts, architects and systems designers
10th (Entry)£33,672£35,195
25th£40,606£45,501
50th (Median)£48,668£60,852
75th£63,686£80,983
90th (Senior)£0£97,222

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electronics engineers or a IT business analysts, architects and systems designers?
A IT business analysts, architects and systems designers earns more. The median salary for a Electronics engineers is £48,668, whilst a IT business analysts, architects and systems designers earns £60,852 — a difference of £12,184 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electronics engineers and a IT business analysts, architects and systems designers?
The difference is £12,184 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 Electronics engineers takes home approximately £38,561 per year, whilst a IT business analysts, architects and systems designers takes home £45,852. The net difference is £7,291.
Should I become a Electronics engineers 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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