IT specialist managers
£61,529
Average salary
39 hours
Average weekly hours
2.84%
Unemployment rate
Definition: IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2133
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.
Common tasks include:
- 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
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.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
Employment status: IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
Regional employment: IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
Future employment: IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
Top 12 industries: IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
Alternative & related job titles: IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
Business analyst (computing) Data communications analyst Change analyst (computing) Systems analyst Systems consultant Technical analyst (computing) Technical architect User experience architect
Equality focus: IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£25,550
Female average annual salary
£74,564
Male average annual salary
37
Female average weekly hours
39
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
Workforce gender: IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
Breakdown by region
£70,393
South East (England) - highest annual average salary
£51,100
Wales - lowest annual average salary
45
Northern Ireland - Highest average weekly hours
37
London - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£26,593)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age