Average Cyber security professionals Salary in Stroud
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Stroud compares
Based on 2025 data, cyber security professionalss in the South West earned £73,291 at the median — 33.7% above the national benchmark of £54,816. This is particularly notable in one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand specialisms in tech. 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. The all-jobs average in Stroud is £32,495. By comparison, cyber security professionalss earn 125.5% more than the typical worker locally.
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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Cyber security professionals salary in areas near Stroud
Salary data is by ONS region. Stroud 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 Stroud?
The median cyber security professionals salary in the South West (which includes Stroud) 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 Stroud 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 Stroud compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stroud is £32,495. Cyber security professionals in the South West earn £73,291, which is 125.5% 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 Stroud. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.