Cybersecurity Salary Calculator
Estimate what you could earn in cybersecurity based on your role, experience level, UK location, and certifications. Get an instant, personalised salary benchmark.
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Select your job role, experience level, location, and certifications to see an estimated UK salary range, along with the individual factors driving that number.
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Average Salaries by Role
Estimated UK-wide annual salary ranges by role at mid-level experience, before location and certification adjustments.
| Role | Entry Level | Mid Level | Senior Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC Analyst | £28k | £38k | £52k |
| Security Analyst | £32k | £45k | £62k |
| Penetration Tester | £35k | £52k | £75k |
| Security Engineer | £38k | £55k | £78k |
| Cloud Security Engineer | £40k | £58k | £85k |
| Incident Responder | £36k | £54k | £76k |
| Security Architect | £45k | £68k | £95k |
| GRC / Compliance Analyst | £30k | £42k | £58k |
| CISO / Head of Security | £60k | £90k | £140k+ |
Cybersecurity Salary FAQ
Everything you need to know about cybersecurity pay and how this calculator works.
The estimator starts with a UK-wide average base salary for the selected role, then adjusts it using multipliers for experience level, regional cost and demand differences, and a bonus for relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, or CISM.
Recognised certifications can meaningfully increase earning potential, particularly for hands-on technical roles like penetration testing and cloud security, because they validate specialised skills that are otherwise costly for employers to assess. The effect is usually larger for mid-level roles than for very senior leadership positions, where experience and track record dominate.
Salaries tend to track local demand, cost of living, and the concentration of finance, tech, and government employers. London and the South East typically command a premium over other UK regions due to a deeper pool of high-paying employers and a higher cost of living.
This tool provides a general market estimate based on aggregated industry data and typical role, experience, and location patterns. Actual offers vary by employer, sector, team seniority, negotiation, and individual track record, so use this as a starting benchmark rather than a guaranteed figure.