Average Cyber security professionals Salary in Exeter
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Exeter compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical cyber security professionals in the South West earned £73,291. Compared to the UK median of £54,816, that's 33.7% above. This is particularly notable in one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand specialisms in tech. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £73,291 stretches to roughly £76,265 in real spending power. Compared to the Exeter average across all roles (£30,138), cyber security professionalss take home 143.2% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cyber security professionals salary in Exeter?
The median cyber security professionals salary in the South West (which includes Exeter) 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 Exeter 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 Exeter compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Exeter is £30,138. Cyber security professionals in the South West earn £73,291, which is 143.2% 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 Exeter. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.