Cyber Security Job Market Insights Report: Trends and Statistics [January 2026]
In this guide, we give you an up-to-date snapshot report on the booming cyber job market. It covers key industry trends, job growth forecasts, and the evolving role of cyber security professionals in today’s competitive market.
Cyber security salary overview:
Cyber security continues to be one of the most in-demand and well-compensated fields in the tech sector across Australia and New Zealand.
Salaries continued to increase over 2025, reaching up to $210,000 AUD and $173,000 NZD.
In terms of the best-paid roles, Cyber Security Architects were among 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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