Average Cyber security professionals Salary in Plymouth UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Plymouth UA compares
The going rate for cyber security professionalss in the South West? £73,291 at the median in 2025. That compares to £54,816 nationally — a gap of 33.7% above. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £73,291 has an effective purchasing power closer to £76,265. Compared to the Plymouth UA average across all roles (£30,346), cyber security professionalss take home 141.5% 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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Salary data is by ONS region. Plymouth UA is in the South West 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 Plymouth UA?
The median cyber security professionals salary in the South West (which includes Plymouth UA) 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 Plymouth UA 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 Plymouth UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Plymouth UA is £30,346. Cyber security professionals in the South West earn £73,291, which is 141.5% 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 Plymouth UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.