Average Cyber security professionals Salary in Bradford
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Bradford compares
The median pay for cyber security professionalss in the Yorkshire and The Humber stood at £54,864 in 2025, placing them 0.1% above the UK-wide figure of £54,816. This is particularly notable in one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand specialisms in tech. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £54,864 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £60,623. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bradford is £29,745, so cyber security professionalss sit 84.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £54,864 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £60,623 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cyber security professionals salary in Bradford?
The median cyber security professionals salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Bradford) is £54,864 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 Bradford compare to the UK average?
Cyber security professionals in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 0.1% above the national median of £54,816. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is cyber security professionals a well-paid job in Bradford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bradford is £29,745. Cyber security professionals in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £54,864, which is 84.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cyber security professionalss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bradford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.