Average Cyber security professionals Salary in Cumberland UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Cumberland UA compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, cyber security professionalss in the North West were paid a median of £51,954. The national equivalent stands at £54,816, putting this region 5.2% below. 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. The all-jobs average in Cumberland UA is £34,890. By comparison, cyber security professionalss earn 48.9% more than the typical worker locally.
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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Salary data is by ONS region. Cumberland UA 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 Cumberland UA?
The median cyber security professionals salary in the North West (which includes Cumberland UA) 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 Cumberland UA 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 Cumberland UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cumberland UA is £34,890. Cyber security professionals in the North West earn £51,954, which is 48.9% 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 Cumberland UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.