Cyber Security
In this guide, we dive into key industry trends, job growth forecasts, and the evolving role of cyber security professionals in today’s competitive market.
Salary trend
Cyber Security continues to be one of the most in-demand and well-compensated fields in the tech sector across Australia and New Zealand with salaries reaching up to $190,000 AUD and $170,000 NZD.
In fact, Cyber Security Architects are amongst the highest paying IT roles in Australia in 2025 (Hays, 2025).
73% of ANZ businesses have cyber security as the highest priority
Source: CompTIA, 2025
The Average cyber security salary in Australia has increased by 15% since 2024.
Source: terratern.com
1.3 million technology workers required in ANZ by 2030
Source: ASC, 2024
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