Average Cyber security professionals Salary in Glasgow City
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Glasgow City compares
If you're a cyber security professionals in the Scotland, the typical salary in 2025 was £51,802. That's 5.5% below what cyber security professionalss earn nationally (£54,816). In practical terms, living costs in the Scotland run 7.7% below average. That means £51,802 stretches to roughly £56,124 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Glasgow City is £34,932. By comparison, cyber security professionalss earn 48.3% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £51,802 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £56,124 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cyber security professionals salary in Glasgow City?
The median cyber security professionals salary in the Scotland (which includes Glasgow City) is £51,802 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 Glasgow City compare to the UK average?
Cyber security professionals in the Scotland earn 5.5% 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 Glasgow City compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Glasgow City is £34,932. Cyber security professionals in the Scotland earn £51,802, which is 48.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cyber security professionalss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Glasgow City. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.