Average Cyber security professionals Salary in Wigan
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Wigan 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. 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. Compared to the Wigan average across all roles (£28,003), cyber security professionalss take home 85.5% more.
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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Salary data is by ONS region. Wigan 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 Wigan?
The median cyber security professionals salary in the North West (which includes Wigan) 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 Wigan 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 Wigan compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wigan is £28,003. Cyber security professionals in the North West earn £51,954, which is 85.5% 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 Wigan. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.