Average Cyber security professionals Salary in Cotswold
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Cotswold compares
Worth noting that cyber security professionalss in the South West earned £73,291 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £54,816 — a difference of 33.7%. 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. Compared to the Cotswold average across all roles (£29,655), cyber security professionalss take home 147.1% more.
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 Cotswold
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cyber security professionals salary in Cotswold?
The median cyber security professionals salary in the South West (which includes Cotswold) 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 Cotswold 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 Cotswold compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cotswold is £29,655. Cyber security professionals in the South West earn £73,291, which is 147.1% 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 Cotswold. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.