Management consultants and business analysts roles in the UK earn a median of £51,000 per year, equivalent to £26.52 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 4.9% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £43,500 in East Midlands to £61,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £53,295/yr (4% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£51,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£26.52
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+4.9%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£40,500 – £67,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Management consultants and business analysts across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £61,500 |
| East | £58,500 |
| South East | £53,500 |
| South West | £52,000 |
| Wales | £50,500 |
| North West | £50,500 |
| North East | £49,500 |
| West Midlands | £46,500 |
| Scotland | £45,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £44,500 |
| East Midlands | £43,500 |
| UK | £51,000 |
Annual pay grew by +4.9% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Management consultants and business analysts.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Management consultants and business analysts in the UK is £51,000 per year (about £26.52 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Management consultants and business analysts earn between £40,500 and £67,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Management consultants and business analysts pay rose by 4.9% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Management consultants and business analysts is in London, at £61,500 per year.
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For employers & recruiters
Management consultants and business analysts advise industrial, commercial and other establishments on a variety of management and business-related matters to assist in the formulation of financial and business policies in order to maximise growth or improve business performance.
Entry is most common with a degree or equivalent qualification but is possible with other academic qualifications. Professional qualifications are available and will be a requirement in some areas.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.