Cyber security professionals Salary in United Kingdom
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 29,000 employees
Typical salary range
£35,204 – £63,743
Middle 50% of earners (25th–75th percentile)
Median £48,555
10th percentile
£30,386
25th percentile
£35,204
Median
£48,555
Mean
£52,571
75th percentile
£63,743
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | £30,386 |
| 25th percentile | £35,204 |
| Median | £48,555 |
| Mean | £52,571 |
| 75th percentile | £63,743 |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£988
Mean £1,040
Hourly
£26.10
Mean £28.21
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £988 | £1,040 |
| Hourly | £26.10 | £28.21 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Information and communication sector are £1,318/week. Earnings grew +4.4% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Employment patterns
- 96.3% of Cyber security professionals work full-time
- 5% are self-employed
- 99.2% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
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