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Cyber security professionals salary in United Kingdom

The median cyber security professionals salary is £54,647 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£32,471
Median (p50)
£54,647
Top (p90)
Sample size
26,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£32,471
p25£42,761
Median£54,647
p75£71,808
Top (p90)
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Cyber security professionals salary by region

South West£67,350
South East£60,255
East Midlands£59,174
West Midlands£55,792
Wales£52,146

Pay trend

Up 20.0% from 2023 to 2025.

£45,5462023
£48,5832024
£54,6472025

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Cyber security professionals salary FAQs

What is the average Cyber security professionals salary in United Kingdom?

The median Cyber security professionals salary in United Kingdom is £54,647 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of cyber security professionalss earn more than this and half earn less.

Do Cyber security professionals salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - South West is among the highest at £67,350, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Cyber security professionals salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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