Business analyst
75.3K UK workers · typical pay £39,000 · entry route Postgraduate degree (Level 7+). Projected growth of +11% to 2035.
Real Claude.ai usage mapped to this occupation's SOC group, Apr+May 2026, CC-BY. Claude users only; task times model-estimated; augment/automate is how AI is used, not a count of jobs lost. Method →
Business analysts perform digital-first tasks like data analysis, requirement documentation, and process modeling, all of which are highly susceptible to AI automation and augmentation. While the role requires stakeholder communication and human judgment, AI's ability to synthesize complex business needs and generate technical specifications significantly increases individual productivity, potentially reducing the total number of roles needed.
Cheaper analysis unlocks a massive backlog of process optimization and digital transformation projects that are currently deemed too expensive to scope.
Headcount grows +11%, a Jevons-pattern curve.
Change the scenario in the nav to reshape this curve.
UK employment share by region, SOC-joined to 2431.
Majority-male role (61.6% men).
Five roles with transferable skills and better demand dynamics.
business-analyst · dataset 2026.03 · CC-BY-4.0