Cybersecurity Job Market Insights Report: Trends and Statistics [April 2026]
In this guide, we give you an up-to-date snapshot report on the booming cyber job market for autumn 2026. It covers key industry trends, job growth forecasts, and the evolving role of cybersecurity professionals in today’s competitive market.
Cybersecurity salary overview:
Cybersecurity continues to be one of the most in-demand and well-compensated fields in the tech sector across Australia and New Zealand.
Salaries are continuing to increase in 2026, with Cybersecurity Analysts being paid on average between $100,000 and $120,000 per annum in Australia, and $65,000 and $85,000 in New Zealand.
In terms of the best-paid roles, Cybersecurity Architects are among the highest paying IT and tech roles in Australia and New Zealand. Their average salary ranges from $170,000 to $180,000 in New Zealand, and $170,000 to $175,000 in Australia.
Cybersecurity roles are continuing to outpace average total employment in Australia
New Zealanders are losing more than $1.6 billion annually to cybercrime
Some of the highest paying IT jobs in Australia are in cybersecurity
Source: Hays Salary Guide FY25/25
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