Average Cyber security professionals Salary in Kirklees
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Kirklees compares
In practical terms, a cyber security professionals in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned a median of £54,864 during 2025, which works out to 0.1% above the UK-wide median of £54,816. This is particularly notable in one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand specialisms in tech. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £54,864 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £60,623. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Kirklees is £28,821, so cyber security professionalss sit 90.4% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £54,864 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £60,623 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Cyber security professionals salary in areas near Kirklees
Salary data is by ONS region. Kirklees is in the Yorkshire and The Humber 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 Kirklees?
The median cyber security professionals salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Kirklees) is £54,864 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 Kirklees compare to the UK average?
Cyber security professionals in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 0.1% above the national median of £54,816. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is cyber security professionals a well-paid job in Kirklees compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Kirklees is £28,821. Cyber security professionals in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £54,864, which is 90.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cyber security professionalss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Kirklees. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.