Cyber security professionals Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median cyber security professionals salary in the UK is £54,816 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £59,569, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £27.73.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £50,328 in East to £73,291 in South West. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£54,816
Annual
UK Mean
£59,569
Annual
Hourly Rate
£27.73
Median
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| South West | £73,291 | £75,393 | £76,265 |
| London | £59,590 | £68,072 | £51,194 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £54,864 | £60,410 | £60,623 |
| North West | £51,954 | £52,369 | £56,967 |
| Scotland | £51,802 | £50,776 | £56,124 |
| East | £50,328 | £55,854 | £51,725 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cyber security professionals salary in the UK?
The median cyber security professionals salary in the UK is £54,816 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £59,569, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays cyber security professionals the most?
South West pays the highest cyber security professionals salaries with a median of £73,291.
How does cyber security professionals pay vary by region?
Cyber security professionals salaries range from £50,328 in East to £73,291 in South West.
Are cyber security professionals salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for cyber security professionals?
The median hourly rate for cyber security professionals in the UK is £27.73 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.