Cyber security
We've partnered with job board Adzuna to provide you with the latest cyber security job market insights.
Average salaries for cyber security consistently exceeded the national average. Throughout most of this period, salaries generally ranged from £50,000 to £60,000, with some variations both above and below this range, showing an overall steady trend.
Salary trend
£56,030
Mean salary for cyber security professionals, which is 46.3% more than the overall national mean salary.
In 2024, demand for cyber professionals showed a downward trend over the year, with live postings peaking in February at 1,052.
With similar data from 2023, this data trend indicates that the start of 2025 is a great time to apply for a new role with increased job postings.
Job demand vs
applicant volume
54.11% of cyber security roles were listed as hybrid or fully remote, while 55.04% required on-site work.
In 2025, the hybrid working model is set to be more robust with the adoption of more advanced security architectures, AI integration, comprehensive employee training, and robust cloud security measures to address the evolving threat landscape (ISACA, 2025).
Working patterns
This data demonstrates that the need for cyber security professionals goes beyond just tech, spanning various different industries. As industries continue their digital transformation, the need for cyber security across industries will continue to grow exponentially in 2025.
From healthcare to finance to government, robust cyber security measures will continue to be fundamental in securing data, maintaining business continuity, and protecting against ever-evolving cyber threats.
Industries hiring
Job seeker interest data is calculated by analysing how many views each posting on the Adzuna website receives and comparing this to the overall posting views in the advertised location.
London leads cyber job demand with 2,829 job openings on Adzuna, reflecting its status as a major business hub. South East England follows with 1,484 openings, and North West with 1,158, mirroring regional concentrations of businesses requiring strong cyber security.
Demand by area
Where does this data come from?
These insights into the cyber security job market offer an overview of 2024 trends and a glimpse into early 2025.
The purpose of this is to give you insight into the job market that can guide your career choices, training, and development, ensuring better alignment with market demands.
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There will still be an estimated 3.5 million unfilled cyber security jobs worldwide in 2025.
Source: Cybersecurity Ventures, 2024
