Systems analyst | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Systems analysts look at a company's IT infrastructure and work out where to make improvements.

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Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business

Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address.
Develop, document and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs.
Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility and so information can be shared.
Assess the usefulness of pre-developed application packages and adapt them to a user environment.
Define the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs.
Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems, and correct errors by correcting codes.
Supervise computer programmers or other systems analysts or serve as project leaders for particular systems projects.
Read manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that meet staff and user requirements.
Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter system.
Analyze information processing or computation needs and plan and design computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling and information engineering.
Interview or survey workers, observe job performance or perform the job to determine what information is processed and how it is processed.
Specify inputs accessed by the system and plan the distribution and use of the results.
Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to aid in decisions on system implementation.
Recommend new equipment or software packages.

Average salary
54,826 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Systems analyst

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48,536 GBP

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Salary over time for Systems analyst

Salary for this role has increased over time

46,574 GBP
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48,752 GBP
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52,577 GBP
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Future outlook for Systems analysts

Very good outlook

122 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

28% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Systems analyst and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

33% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
29% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
14% of people in this role have a Master's degree

You'll need:

knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
analytical thinking skills
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
to be flexible and open to change
the ability to work well with others
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
excellent verbal communication skills
business management skills
to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications

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Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.

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