Average Cyber security professionals Salary in Burnley
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Burnley compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical cyber security professionals in the North West earned £51,954. Compared to the UK median of £54,816, that's 5.2% below. This is particularly notable in one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand specialisms in tech. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £51,954 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £56,967. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Burnley is £27,128, so cyber security professionalss sit 91.5% 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.
Cyber security professionals salary across UK regions
Cyber security professionals salary in areas near Burnley
Salary data is by ONS region. Burnley is in the North West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
Cyber security professionals Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Cyber security professionals salary guide →Find Cyber security professionals jobs in Burnley
Explore roles paying around £51,954/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cyber security professionals salary in Burnley?
The median cyber security professionals salary in the North West (which includes Burnley) 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 Burnley 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 Burnley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Burnley is £27,128. Cyber security professionals in the North West earn £51,954, which is 91.5% 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 Burnley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.