Average Cyber security professionals Salary in Manchester
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Manchester compares
A cyber security professionals working in the North West could expect a median salary of £51,954 in 2025 — 5.2% below 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 North West run 8.8% below average. That means £51,954 stretches to roughly £56,967 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554, so cyber security professionalss sit 42.1% more that benchmark.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cyber security professionals salary in Manchester?
The median cyber security professionals salary in the North West (which includes Manchester) 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 Manchester 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 Manchester compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Manchester is £36,554. Cyber security professionals in the North West earn £51,954, which is 42.1% 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 Manchester. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.