Average Cyber security professionals Salary in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA compares
A cyber security professionals working in the South West could expect a median salary of £73,291 in 2025 — 33.7% above the national figure of £54,816. This is particularly notable in one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand specialisms in tech. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £73,291 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £76,265. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA is £31,121, so cyber security professionalss sit 135.5% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £73,291 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £76,265 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Cyber security professionals salary in areas near Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA is in the South 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA?
The median cyber security professionals salary in the South West (which includes Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA) is £73,291 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA compare to the UK average?
Cyber security professionals in the South West earn 33.7% above the national median of £54,816. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is cyber security professionals a well-paid job in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA is £31,121. Cyber security professionals in the South West earn £73,291, which is 135.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cyber security professionalss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.