Average Cyber security professionals Salary in Preston
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Preston compares
Worth noting that cyber security professionalss in the North West earned £51,954 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £54,816 — a difference of 5.2%. This is particularly notable in one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand specialisms in tech. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £51,954 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £56,967. The all-jobs average in Preston is £32,655. By comparison, cyber security professionalss earn 59.1% more than the typical worker locally.
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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Cyber security professionals salary in areas near Preston
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cyber security professionals salary in Preston?
The median cyber security professionals salary in the North West (which includes Preston) 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 Preston 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 Preston compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Preston is £32,655. Cyber security professionals in the North West earn £51,954, which is 59.1% 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 Preston. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.