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Cybersecurity Analyst Salary UK 2026

Cybersecurity salaries range from £32,000 to £95,000+. SOC analysts, pen testers and CISOs compared.

2026-06-22  ·  5 min read
£55,000
Median Salary
£32k–£95k+
Typical Range
£32,000–£45,000
Entry Level
£65,000–£95,000+
Senior Level

Salary by Specialism

SpecialismSalary
SOC Analyst (Tier 1)£32,000–£42,000
SOC Analyst (Tier 2/3)£42,000–£58,000
Penetration Tester£50,000–£80,000
Security Engineer£55,000–£85,000
CISO / Security Director£90,000–£150,000+

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Frequently Asked Questions

SOC analysts earn £32,000–£58,000. Penetration testers and security engineers earn £50,000–£85,000.

Yes — consistently among the highest-demand technology careers with a structural skills shortage.

Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024; industry salary surveys 2025