Average Cyber security professionals Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
A cyber security professionals working in the London could expect a median salary of £59,590 in 2025 — 8.7% above the national figure of £54,816. This is particularly notable in one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand specialisms in tech. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £59,590 stretches to roughly £51,194 in real spending power. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), cyber security professionalss take home 11.1% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £59,590 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £51,194 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cyber security professionals salary in City of London?
The median cyber security professionals salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £59,590 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 City of London compare to the UK average?
Cyber security professionals in the London earn 8.7% above the national median of £54,816. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is cyber security professionals a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Cyber security professionals in the London earn £59,590, which is 11.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for cyber security professionalss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.