2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

In short

• ONS unit group 2133, in minor group 213 (Information technology professionals) and major group 2 (Professional occupations).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): On the list: Table 1, Table 2.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £54,900 (£28.15 per hour)
  • Table 2, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £42,400 (£21.74 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

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 entry routes

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.

Tasks

• 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

Related job titles

• Business analyst (computing/IT)
• Data communications analyst
• Change analyst (computing/IT)
• Systems analyst
• Systems consultant
• Technical analyst (computing/IT)
• Technical architect
• User experience architect

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the tables below, with the tables’ own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 1: Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates based on median Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data

SOC 2020 occupation code

2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Computer analysts and scientists
• Data architects
• Data engineers
• IT systems architects
• IT business analysts
• IT solutions architects and designers
• IT business analysts, architects and systems designers not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£54,900 (£28.15 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option B)

£49,400 (£25.33 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option C)

£43,900 (£22.51 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option E)

£38,400 (£19.69 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

Yes

Table 2: Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates based on 25th percentile Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data

SOC 2020 occupation code

2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

2135, 2137

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Computer analysts and scientists
• Data architects
• Data engineers
• IT systems architects
• IT business analysts
• IT solutions architects and designers
• IT business analysts, architects and systems designers not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU)

£42,400 (£21.74 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

£38,100 (£19.54 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option H)

£33,900 (£17.38 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option J, GTR)

£29,600 (£15.18 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

Yes

Other unit groups in minor group 213

• 2131 IT project managers
• 2132 IT managers
• 2134 Programmers and software development professionals
• 2135 Cyber security professionals
• 2136 IT quality and testing professionals
• 2137 IT network professionals
• 2139 Information technology professionals n.e.c.

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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