Cyber Security: Career Market Summary
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UK salary snapshot for Cyber and IT Security roles
- The mean UK salary for cyber and IT security roles overall in 2025 was £51,734, which is 24% above the national mean salary.
- The mean salary has stayed steady for these roles, with a very strong growth trajectory (matching industry demand) since November 2025, growing from £42,416 to £51,234 (20% growth)
- Even entry-level salaries for IT security and cyber roles can range from £35,000 up to £75,000. Senior roles can reach as high as £180,000+.
Current demand for IT & Cyber Security roles
- 11,381 unique job posting for IT and cyber security roles were posted over 2025, which Adzuna rates as 'HIGH' compared to the average for all occupations in this location.
- 10,643 new job postings appeared over this time, which, again, Adzuna rates as showing 'HIGH' demand
- After a slight slow-down over the Christmas period, we can see a sharp uptick in demand in January, which is predicted to continue growing, and to spike again in April. This makes it a perfect time to start upskilling ready for a Spring recruitment drive.
Top 10 industries hiring IT and Cyber Security professionals
- The demand for cyber and IT security professionals continues to increase across diverse sectors into 2026. As the number of cyber attacks affecting all types of businesses rises, organisations are feeling the critical importance of having security professionals within their workforce.
- As technology evolves and the need for effective and certified security professionals expands, cyber and IT security plays a pivotal role in protecting systems and data, and identifying and responding to threats across various growing fields.
Source: Adzuna Intelligence database
Did You Know? 49% of UK businesses have a cyber security skills gap, according to Gov report
Analysis from the UK’s Department for Science, Innovation & Technology revealed an 11% growth in Cyber Security roles since 2024, with an estimated 12,900 cyber security roles needing to be filled for the cyber security workforce in 2025.
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