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Cyber Security Specialist Salary & Pay Rates in United Kingdom

Market analysis based on live job data.

£52,500 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

£39,044 £52,500 £92,227

Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Cyber Security Specialist in United Kingdom is £52,500 per year as of July 2026, based on 87 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at £39,044, while senior specialists can earn up to £92,227. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately £500 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United Kingdom citing Cyber Security Specialist.

📊 Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Cyber Security Specialist over the last 6 months in United Kingdom.

📊 Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Cyber Security Specialist in United Kingdom.

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	138	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing Cyber Security Specialist	87	0	0
As % of all permanent jobs in United Kingdom	0.12%	0.11%	0.10%
Number of salaries quoted	56	0	0
Entry Level	£39,044
Junior	£45,000
Median Salary	£52,500
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	£66,946
Expert / Top Earners	£92,227