Average Cyber security professionals Salary in South Ribble
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How South Ribble compares
For cyber security professionalss based in the North West, 2025 brought a median salary of £51,954. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £54,816 — making this 5.2% below the norm. This is particularly notable in one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand specialisms in tech. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £51,954 has an effective purchasing power closer to £56,967. The all-jobs average in South Ribble is £30,126. By comparison, cyber security professionalss earn 72.5% 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 South Ribble
Salary data is by ONS region. South Ribble is in the North 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 South Ribble?
The median cyber security professionals salary in the North West (which includes South Ribble) 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 South Ribble 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 South Ribble compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Ribble is £30,126. Cyber security professionals in the North West earn £51,954, which is 72.5% 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 South Ribble. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.