Average Cyber security professionals Salary in Bolton
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Bolton compares
If you're a cyber security professionals in the North West, the typical salary in 2025 was £51,954. That's 5.2% below what cyber security professionalss earn nationally (£54,816). The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £51,954 has an effective purchasing power closer to £56,967. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bolton is £27,696, so cyber security professionalss sit 87.6% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £51,954 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,967 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Cyber security professionals salary in areas near Bolton
Salary data is by ONS region. Bolton is in the North West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cyber security professionals salary in Bolton?
The median cyber security professionals salary in the North West (which includes Bolton) is £51,954 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does cyber security professionals pay in Bolton compare to the UK average?
Cyber security professionals in the North West earn 5.2% below the national median of £54,816. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is cyber security professionals a well-paid job in Bolton compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bolton is £27,696. Cyber security professionals in the North West earn £51,954, which is 87.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cyber security professionalss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bolton. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.