Cyber Security Salary Guide: UK & Ireland
Real salary ranges for 83 cyber security roles across nine UK and Ireland regions: London and the South East, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Newcastle, Scotland, Dublin, Belfast and remote. Drawn from live hiring mandates our consultants worked this year, not survey estimates.
Inside the UK and Ireland Cyber Security Markets
Cyber security hiring in the UK and Ireland has moved from a technical concern to a board-level one, and budgets have followed. Nine specialist disciplines are benchmarked here, from security engineering and cloud security through to architecture, SOC, identity, governance and offensive security.
Demand has shifted towards practitioners who can secure cloud-native environments, embed controls into engineering workflows and respond credibly when something goes wrong. Regulatory pressure and a steady run of high-profile incidents mean organisations are increasingly hiring ahead of a breach rather than in response to one, which has drawn experienced people out of the market faster than it can replace them.
Offensive security and cloud security carry the sharpest premiums, reflecting how few practitioners operate at real depth in either. Certifications still move the number at mid-level but count for far less than demonstrable incident experience further up. London leads on pay, particularly across financial services, though remote hiring is well established throughout much of the discipline.
How we compiled these figures
These cyber security figures come from Trust in SODA's hiring mandates in the UK and Ireland, benchmarked against our database of over 500,000 professionals and reviewed by the consultants who run these searches.
Last updated: September 2026 · See all salary guides
Cyber / Information Security Salaries
These are the generalist security roles that carry day-to-day risk management, policy and assurance across UK organisations, and they remain the most consistently hired group in the discipline.
| Role | London & SE |
|---|---|
| Cyber Security Analyst | £45–65k |
| Information Security Analyst | £50–70k |
| Cyber Security Engineer | £65–95k |
| Information Security Engineer | £70–100k |
| Senior Cyber Security Engineer | £90–120k |
| Lead Security Engineer | £105–140k |
| Security Engineering Manager | £110–145k |
| Head Information Security | £130–180k |
| CISO | £160–220k+ |
This generalist Cyber/Information Security track runs from Analyst through to CISO, and the ladder steepens sharply above Senior Engineer level — Head of Information Security reaches £130–180k in London, and CISO is the single highest-paid role on the entire UK table at £160–220k+ (uncapped at the top for the right candidate). Dublin's regulated financial-services sector keeps its Cyber Security bands close to London in EUR terms throughout the ladder, while Newcastle & NE and Belfast & NI remain the most cost-effective UK locations for building Analyst and Engineer-level security capacity.
| Role | Belfast & NI |
|---|---|
| Cyber Security Analyst | £35–50k |
| Information Security Analyst | £38–52k |
| Cyber Security Engineer | £48–70k |
| Information Security Engineer | £50–75k |
| Senior Cyber Security Engineer | £65–90k |
| Lead Security Engineer | £75–100k |
| Security Engineering Manager | £80–105k |
| Head Information Security | £95–130k |
| CISO | £120–165k |
This generalist Cyber/Information Security track runs from Analyst through to CISO, and the ladder steepens sharply above Senior Engineer level — Head of Information Security reaches £130–180k in London, and CISO is the single highest-paid role on the entire UK table at £160–220k+ (uncapped at the top for the right candidate). Dublin's regulated financial-services sector keeps its Cyber Security bands close to London in EUR terms throughout the ladder, while Newcastle & NE and Belfast & NI remain the most cost-effective UK locations for building Analyst and Engineer-level security capacity.
| Role | Birmingham & Mid |
|---|---|
| Cyber Security Analyst | £40–55k |
| Information Security Analyst | £42–60k |
| Cyber Security Engineer | £55–80k |
| Information Security Engineer | £60–85k |
| Senior Cyber Security Engineer | £75–100k |
| Lead Security Engineer | £85–115k |
| Security Engineering Manager | £90–120k |
| Head Information Security | £110–150k |
| CISO | £135–190k |
This generalist Cyber/Information Security track runs from Analyst through to CISO, and the ladder steepens sharply above Senior Engineer level — Head of Information Security reaches £130–180k in London, and CISO is the single highest-paid role on the entire UK table at £160–220k+ (uncapped at the top for the right candidate). Dublin's regulated financial-services sector keeps its Cyber Security bands close to London in EUR terms throughout the ladder, while Newcastle & NE and Belfast & NI remain the most cost-effective UK locations for building Analyst and Engineer-level security capacity.
| Role | Bristol & West |
|---|---|
| Cyber Security Analyst | £40–55k |
| Information Security Analyst | £45–60k |
| Cyber Security Engineer | £55–82k |
| Information Security Engineer | £60–88k |
| Senior Cyber Security Engineer | £78–105k |
| Lead Security Engineer | £90–120k |
| Security Engineering Manager | £95–125k |
| Head Information Security | £115–155k |
| CISO | £140–195k |
This generalist Cyber/Information Security track runs from Analyst through to CISO, and the ladder steepens sharply above Senior Engineer level — Head of Information Security reaches £130–180k in London, and CISO is the single highest-paid role on the entire UK table at £160–220k+ (uncapped at the top for the right candidate). Dublin's regulated financial-services sector keeps its Cyber Security bands close to London in EUR terms throughout the ladder, while Newcastle & NE and Belfast & NI remain the most cost-effective UK locations for building Analyst and Engineer-level security capacity.
| Role | Dublin |
|---|---|
| Cyber Security Analyst | €45–65k |
| Information Security Analyst | €45–70k |
| Cyber Security Engineer | €60–90k |
| Information Security Engineer | €65–95k |
| Senior Cyber Security Engineer | €80–110k |
| Lead Security Engineer | €95–125k |
| Security Engineering Manager | €100–135k |
| Head Information Security | €125–160k |
| CISO | €150–200k |
This generalist Cyber/Information Security track runs from Analyst through to CISO, and the ladder steepens sharply above Senior Engineer level — Head of Information Security reaches £130–180k in London, and CISO is the single highest-paid role on the entire UK table at £160–220k+ (uncapped at the top for the right candidate). Dublin's regulated financial-services sector keeps its Cyber Security bands close to London in EUR terms throughout the ladder, while Newcastle & NE and Belfast & NI remain the most cost-effective UK locations for building Analyst and Engineer-level security capacity.
| Role | Manchester & NW |
|---|---|
| Cyber Security Analyst | £40–55k |
| Information Security Analyst | £42–60k |
| Cyber Security Engineer | £55–80k |
| Information Security Engineer | £60–85k |
| Senior Cyber Security Engineer | £75–100k |
| Lead Security Engineer | £90–115k |
| Security Engineering Manager | £90–120k |
| Head Information Security | £110–150k |
| CISO | £135–190k |
This generalist Cyber/Information Security track runs from Analyst through to CISO, and the ladder steepens sharply above Senior Engineer level — Head of Information Security reaches £130–180k in London, and CISO is the single highest-paid role on the entire UK table at £160–220k+ (uncapped at the top for the right candidate). Dublin's regulated financial-services sector keeps its Cyber Security bands close to London in EUR terms throughout the ladder, while Newcastle & NE and Belfast & NI remain the most cost-effective UK locations for building Analyst and Engineer-level security capacity.
| Role | Newcastle & NE |
|---|---|
| Cyber Security Analyst | £38–52k |
| Information Security Analyst | £40–55k |
| Cyber Security Engineer | £50–75k |
| Information Security Engineer | £55–80k |
| Senior Cyber Security Engineer | £70–95k |
| Lead Security Engineer | £80–110k |
| Security Engineering Manager | £85–110k |
| Head Information Security | £100–140k |
| CISO | £125–175k |
This generalist Cyber/Information Security track runs from Analyst through to CISO, and the ladder steepens sharply above Senior Engineer level — Head of Information Security reaches £130–180k in London, and CISO is the single highest-paid role on the entire UK table at £160–220k+ (uncapped at the top for the right candidate). Dublin's regulated financial-services sector keeps its Cyber Security bands close to London in EUR terms throughout the ladder, while Newcastle & NE and Belfast & NI remain the most cost-effective UK locations for building Analyst and Engineer-level security capacity.
| Role | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Cyber Security Analyst | £40–58k |
| Information Security Analyst | £45–62k |
| Cyber Security Engineer | £55–85k |
| Information Security Engineer | £60–90k |
| Senior Cyber Security Engineer | £75–105k |
| Lead Security Engineer | £90–120k |
| Security Engineering Manager | £95–125k |
| Head Information Security | £110–155k |
| CISO | £135–190k |
This generalist Cyber/Information Security track runs from Analyst through to CISO, and the ladder steepens sharply above Senior Engineer level — Head of Information Security reaches £130–180k in London, and CISO is the single highest-paid role on the entire UK table at £160–220k+ (uncapped at the top for the right candidate). Dublin's regulated financial-services sector keeps its Cyber Security bands close to London in EUR terms throughout the ladder, while Newcastle & NE and Belfast & NI remain the most cost-effective UK locations for building Analyst and Engineer-level security capacity.
| Role | Remote |
|---|---|
| Cyber Security Analyst | £40–58k |
| Information Security Analyst | £45–62k |
| Cyber Security Engineer | £60–85k |
| Information Security Engineer | £65–90k |
| Senior Cyber Security Engineer | £80–110k |
| Lead Security Engineer | £95–125k |
| Security Engineering Manager | £95–130k |
| Head Information Security | £115–160k |
| CISO | £140–200k+ |
This generalist Cyber/Information Security track runs from Analyst through to CISO, and the ladder steepens sharply above Senior Engineer level — Head of Information Security reaches £130–180k in London, and CISO is the single highest-paid role on the entire UK table at £160–220k+ (uncapped at the top for the right candidate). Dublin's regulated financial-services sector keeps its Cyber Security bands close to London in EUR terms throughout the ladder, while Newcastle & NE and Belfast & NI remain the most cost-effective UK locations for building Analyst and Engineer-level security capacity.
Security Engineering Salaries
Security engineering demand in the UK is driven by the shift towards building controls into systems rather than inspecting them afterwards.
| Role | London & SE |
|---|---|
| Security Engineer | £65–95k |
| Senior Security Engineer | £90–120k |
| Lead Security Engineer | £105–140k |
| Staff Security Engineer | £115–150k |
| Senior Staff Security Engineer | £130–170k |
| Principal Security Engineer | £135–180k |
| Security Engineering Manager | £110–145k |
| Director Security Engineering | £130–175k |
Security Engineering follows a similar shape to the general software engineering ladder, with Staff and Senior Staff levels commanding a genuine premium over Senior — London Staff Security Engineer sits at £115–150k versus £90–120k for Senior, a larger step than in most single-language software tracks, reflecting how few engineers combine strong software engineering skill with security specialism at that level. Director Security Engineering tops the table at £130–175k in London, roughly level with Head of Information Security on the generalist Cyber track, showing both career paths converge at senior leadership level.
| Role | Belfast & NI |
|---|---|
| Security Engineer | £48–70k |
| Senior Security Engineer | £65–90k |
| Lead Security Engineer | £75–100k |
| Staff Security Engineer | £80–110k |
| Senior Staff Security Engineer | £90–125k |
| Principal Security Engineer | £95–130k |
| Security Engineering Manager | £80–105k |
| Director Security Engineering | £95–125k |
Security Engineering follows a similar shape to the general software engineering ladder, with Staff and Senior Staff levels commanding a genuine premium over Senior — London Staff Security Engineer sits at £115–150k versus £90–120k for Senior, a larger step than in most single-language software tracks, reflecting how few engineers combine strong software engineering skill with security specialism at that level. Director Security Engineering tops the table at £130–175k in London, roughly level with Head of Information Security on the generalist Cyber track, showing both career paths converge at senior leadership level.
| Role | Birmingham & Mid |
|---|---|
| Security Engineer | £55–80k |
| Senior Security Engineer | £75–100k |
| Lead Security Engineer | £85–115k |
| Staff Security Engineer | £95–125k |
| Senior Staff Security Engineer | £105–140k |
| Principal Security Engineer | £110–145k |
| Security Engineering Manager | £90–120k |
| Director Security Engineering | £110–145k |
Security Engineering follows a similar shape to the general software engineering ladder, with Staff and Senior Staff levels commanding a genuine premium over Senior — London Staff Security Engineer sits at £115–150k versus £90–120k for Senior, a larger step than in most single-language software tracks, reflecting how few engineers combine strong software engineering skill with security specialism at that level. Director Security Engineering tops the table at £130–175k in London, roughly level with Head of Information Security on the generalist Cyber track, showing both career paths converge at senior leadership level.
| Role | Bristol & West |
|---|---|
| Security Engineer | £55–82k |
| Senior Security Engineer | £78–105k |
| Lead Security Engineer | £90–120k |
| Staff Security Engineer | £100–130k |
| Senior Staff Security Engineer | £110–145k |
| Principal Security Engineer | £115–150k |
| Security Engineering Manager | £95–125k |
| Director Security Engineering | £115–150k |
Security Engineering follows a similar shape to the general software engineering ladder, with Staff and Senior Staff levels commanding a genuine premium over Senior — London Staff Security Engineer sits at £115–150k versus £90–120k for Senior, a larger step than in most single-language software tracks, reflecting how few engineers combine strong software engineering skill with security specialism at that level. Director Security Engineering tops the table at £130–175k in London, roughly level with Head of Information Security on the generalist Cyber track, showing both career paths converge at senior leadership level.
| Role | Dublin |
|---|---|
| Security Engineer | €60–90k |
| Senior Security Engineer | €80–110k |
| Lead Security Engineer | €95–125k |
| Staff Security Engineer | €105–140k |
| Senior Staff Security Engineer | €120–155k |
| Principal Security Engineer | €125–165k |
| Security Engineering Manager | €100–135k |
| Director Security Engineering | €120–160k |
Security Engineering follows a similar shape to the general software engineering ladder, with Staff and Senior Staff levels commanding a genuine premium over Senior — London Staff Security Engineer sits at £115–150k versus £90–120k for Senior, a larger step than in most single-language software tracks, reflecting how few engineers combine strong software engineering skill with security specialism at that level. Director Security Engineering tops the table at £130–175k in London, roughly level with Head of Information Security on the generalist Cyber track, showing both career paths converge at senior leadership level.
| Role | Manchester & NW |
|---|---|
| Security Engineer | £55–80k |
| Senior Security Engineer | £75–100k |
| Lead Security Engineer | £90–115k |
| Staff Security Engineer | £95–125k |
| Senior Staff Security Engineer | £105–140k |
| Principal Security Engineer | £110–145k |
| Security Engineering Manager | £90–120k |
| Director Security Engineering | £110–145k |
Security Engineering follows a similar shape to the general software engineering ladder, with Staff and Senior Staff levels commanding a genuine premium over Senior — London Staff Security Engineer sits at £115–150k versus £90–120k for Senior, a larger step than in most single-language software tracks, reflecting how few engineers combine strong software engineering skill with security specialism at that level. Director Security Engineering tops the table at £130–175k in London, roughly level with Head of Information Security on the generalist Cyber track, showing both career paths converge at senior leadership level.
| Role | Newcastle & NE |
|---|---|
| Security Engineer | £50–75k |
| Senior Security Engineer | £70–95k |
| Lead Security Engineer | £80–110k |
| Staff Security Engineer | £85–115k |
| Senior Staff Security Engineer | £95–130k |
| Principal Security Engineer | £100–135k |
| Security Engineering Manager | £85–110k |
| Director Security Engineering | £100–135k |
Security Engineering follows a similar shape to the general software engineering ladder, with Staff and Senior Staff levels commanding a genuine premium over Senior — London Staff Security Engineer sits at £115–150k versus £90–120k for Senior, a larger step than in most single-language software tracks, reflecting how few engineers combine strong software engineering skill with security specialism at that level. Director Security Engineering tops the table at £130–175k in London, roughly level with Head of Information Security on the generalist Cyber track, showing both career paths converge at senior leadership level.
| Role | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Security Engineer | £55–85k |
| Senior Security Engineer | £75–105k |
| Lead Security Engineer | £90–120k |
| Staff Security Engineer | £95–130k |
| Senior Staff Security Engineer | £110–145k |
| Principal Security Engineer | £115–150k |
| Security Engineering Manager | £95–125k |
| Director Security Engineering | £110–150k |
Security Engineering follows a similar shape to the general software engineering ladder, with Staff and Senior Staff levels commanding a genuine premium over Senior — London Staff Security Engineer sits at £115–150k versus £90–120k for Senior, a larger step than in most single-language software tracks, reflecting how few engineers combine strong software engineering skill with security specialism at that level. Director Security Engineering tops the table at £130–175k in London, roughly level with Head of Information Security on the generalist Cyber track, showing both career paths converge at senior leadership level.
| Role | Remote |
|---|---|
| Security Engineer | £60–85k |
| Senior Security Engineer | £80–110k |
| Lead Security Engineer | £95–125k |
| Staff Security Engineer | £100–140k |
| Senior Staff Security Engineer | £115–155k |
| Principal Security Engineer | £120–160k |
| Security Engineering Manager | £95–130k |
| Director Security Engineering | £115–155k |
Security Engineering follows a similar shape to the general software engineering ladder, with Staff and Senior Staff levels commanding a genuine premium over Senior — London Staff Security Engineer sits at £115–150k versus £90–120k for Senior, a larger step than in most single-language software tracks, reflecting how few engineers combine strong software engineering skill with security specialism at that level. Director Security Engineering tops the table at £130–175k in London, roughly level with Head of Information Security on the generalist Cyber track, showing both career paths converge at senior leadership level.
Cloud Security / DevSecOps Salaries
Cloud security and DevSecOps are among the hardest UK security roles to fill, as few practitioners combine genuine cloud engineering ability with security depth.
| Role | London & SE |
|---|---|
| Cloud Security Engineer | £80–110k |
| Senior Cloud Security Engineer | £105–140k |
| Lead Cloud Security Engineer | £120–155k |
| Staff Cloud Security Engineer | £125–165k |
| Principal Cloud Security Engineer | £140–175k |
| DevSecOps Engineer | £80–110k |
| Senior DevSecOps Engineer | £100–135k |
| DevSecOps Manager | £115–150k |
| Cloud Security Architect | £110–145k |
Cloud Security and DevSecOps command a clear premium over generalist Security Engineering at every level — London Cloud Security Engineer starts at £80–110k versus £65–95k for a generalist Security Engineer — reflecting the specific, fast-moving skill set needed to secure AWS/Azure/GCP environments and CI/CD pipelines. Dublin's Cloud Security bands are notably tighter relative to London than on most other tracks in this guide (€65–95k vs £80–110k at entry level), suggesting the London cloud-security market has run further ahead of other UK-adjacent hubs than the cyber market generally.
| Role | Belfast & NI |
|---|---|
| Cloud Security Engineer | £55–80k |
| Senior Cloud Security Engineer | £75–100k |
| Lead Cloud Security Engineer | £85–115k |
| Staff Cloud Security Engineer | £90–120k |
| Principal Cloud Security Engineer | £100–130k |
| DevSecOps Engineer | £55–80k |
| Senior DevSecOps Engineer | £70–95k |
| DevSecOps Manager | £80–110k |
| Cloud Security Architect | £80–110k |
Cloud Security and DevSecOps command a clear premium over generalist Security Engineering at every level — London Cloud Security Engineer starts at £80–110k versus £65–95k for a generalist Security Engineer — reflecting the specific, fast-moving skill set needed to secure AWS/Azure/GCP environments and CI/CD pipelines. Dublin's Cloud Security bands are notably tighter relative to London than on most other tracks in this guide (€65–95k vs £80–110k at entry level), suggesting the London cloud-security market has run further ahead of other UK-adjacent hubs than the cyber market generally.
| Role | Birmingham & Mid |
|---|---|
| Cloud Security Engineer | £65–90k |
| Senior Cloud Security Engineer | £85–115k |
| Lead Cloud Security Engineer | £100–130k |
| Staff Cloud Security Engineer | £105–135k |
| Principal Cloud Security Engineer | £115–145k |
| DevSecOps Engineer | £65–90k |
| Senior DevSecOps Engineer | £80–110k |
| DevSecOps Manager | £95–125k |
| Cloud Security Architect | £90–120k |
Cloud Security and DevSecOps command a clear premium over generalist Security Engineering at every level — London Cloud Security Engineer starts at £80–110k versus £65–95k for a generalist Security Engineer — reflecting the specific, fast-moving skill set needed to secure AWS/Azure/GCP environments and CI/CD pipelines. Dublin's Cloud Security bands are notably tighter relative to London than on most other tracks in this guide (€65–95k vs £80–110k at entry level), suggesting the London cloud-security market has run further ahead of other UK-adjacent hubs than the cyber market generally.
| Role | Bristol & West |
|---|---|
| Cloud Security Engineer | £65–92k |
| Senior Cloud Security Engineer | £88–118k |
| Lead Cloud Security Engineer | £105–135k |
| Staff Cloud Security Engineer | £110–140k |
| Principal Cloud Security Engineer | £115–150k |
| DevSecOps Engineer | £70–95k |
| Senior DevSecOps Engineer | £85–115k |
| DevSecOps Manager | £100–130k |
| Cloud Security Architect | £95–125k |
Cloud Security and DevSecOps command a clear premium over generalist Security Engineering at every level — London Cloud Security Engineer starts at £80–110k versus £65–95k for a generalist Security Engineer — reflecting the specific, fast-moving skill set needed to secure AWS/Azure/GCP environments and CI/CD pipelines. Dublin's Cloud Security bands are notably tighter relative to London than on most other tracks in this guide (€65–95k vs £80–110k at entry level), suggesting the London cloud-security market has run further ahead of other UK-adjacent hubs than the cyber market generally.
| Role | Dublin |
|---|---|
| Cloud Security Engineer | €65–95k |
| Senior Cloud Security Engineer | €85–115k |
| Lead Cloud Security Engineer | €100–130k |
| Staff Cloud Security Engineer | €105–140k |
| Principal Cloud Security Engineer | €120–155k |
| DevSecOps Engineer | €70–110k |
| Senior DevSecOps Engineer | €90–120k |
| DevSecOps Manager | €100–140k |
| Cloud Security Architect | €105–140k |
Cloud Security and DevSecOps command a clear premium over generalist Security Engineering at every level — London Cloud Security Engineer starts at £80–110k versus £65–95k for a generalist Security Engineer — reflecting the specific, fast-moving skill set needed to secure AWS/Azure/GCP environments and CI/CD pipelines. Dublin's Cloud Security bands are notably tighter relative to London than on most other tracks in this guide (€65–95k vs £80–110k at entry level), suggesting the London cloud-security market has run further ahead of other UK-adjacent hubs than the cyber market generally.
| Role | Manchester & NW |
|---|---|
| Cloud Security Engineer | £65–90k |
| Senior Cloud Security Engineer | £85–115k |
| Lead Cloud Security Engineer | £100–130k |
| Staff Cloud Security Engineer | £105–135k |
| Principal Cloud Security Engineer | £115–150k |
| DevSecOps Engineer | £65–90k |
| Senior DevSecOps Engineer | £85–110k |
| DevSecOps Manager | £95–125k |
| Cloud Security Architect | £90–120k |
Cloud Security and DevSecOps command a clear premium over generalist Security Engineering at every level — London Cloud Security Engineer starts at £80–110k versus £65–95k for a generalist Security Engineer — reflecting the specific, fast-moving skill set needed to secure AWS/Azure/GCP environments and CI/CD pipelines. Dublin's Cloud Security bands are notably tighter relative to London than on most other tracks in this guide (€65–95k vs £80–110k at entry level), suggesting the London cloud-security market has run further ahead of other UK-adjacent hubs than the cyber market generally.
| Role | Newcastle & NE |
|---|---|
| Cloud Security Engineer | £60–85k |
| Senior Cloud Security Engineer | £80–105k |
| Lead Cloud Security Engineer | £90–120k |
| Staff Cloud Security Engineer | £95–125k |
| Principal Cloud Security Engineer | £105–135k |
| DevSecOps Engineer | £60–85k |
| Senior DevSecOps Engineer | £75–100k |
| DevSecOps Manager | £85–115k |
| Cloud Security Architect | £85–115k |
Cloud Security and DevSecOps command a clear premium over generalist Security Engineering at every level — London Cloud Security Engineer starts at £80–110k versus £65–95k for a generalist Security Engineer — reflecting the specific, fast-moving skill set needed to secure AWS/Azure/GCP environments and CI/CD pipelines. Dublin's Cloud Security bands are notably tighter relative to London than on most other tracks in this guide (€65–95k vs £80–110k at entry level), suggesting the London cloud-security market has run further ahead of other UK-adjacent hubs than the cyber market generally.
| Role | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Cloud Security Engineer | £65–90k |
| Senior Cloud Security Engineer | £85–115k |
| Lead Cloud Security Engineer | £100–130k |
| Staff Cloud Security Engineer | £105–140k |
| Principal Cloud Security Engineer | £115–145k |
| DevSecOps Engineer | £65–95k |
| Senior DevSecOps Engineer | £80–115k |
| DevSecOps Manager | £95–130k |
| Cloud Security Architect | £90–125k |
Cloud Security and DevSecOps command a clear premium over generalist Security Engineering at every level — London Cloud Security Engineer starts at £80–110k versus £65–95k for a generalist Security Engineer — reflecting the specific, fast-moving skill set needed to secure AWS/Azure/GCP environments and CI/CD pipelines. Dublin's Cloud Security bands are notably tighter relative to London than on most other tracks in this guide (€65–95k vs £80–110k at entry level), suggesting the London cloud-security market has run further ahead of other UK-adjacent hubs than the cyber market generally.
| Role | Remote |
|---|---|
| Cloud Security Engineer | £70–100k |
| Senior Cloud Security Engineer | £95–125k |
| Lead Cloud Security Engineer | £110–140k |
| Staff Cloud Security Engineer | £115–150k |
| Principal Cloud Security Engineer | £125–160k |
| DevSecOps Engineer | £70–100k |
| Senior DevSecOps Engineer | £90–120k |
| DevSecOps Manager | £100–135k |
| Cloud Security Architect | £100–140k |
Cloud Security and DevSecOps command a clear premium over generalist Security Engineering at every level — London Cloud Security Engineer starts at £80–110k versus £65–95k for a generalist Security Engineer — reflecting the specific, fast-moving skill set needed to secure AWS/Azure/GCP environments and CI/CD pipelines. Dublin's Cloud Security bands are notably tighter relative to London than on most other tracks in this guide (€65–95k vs £80–110k at entry level), suggesting the London cloud-security market has run further ahead of other UK-adjacent hubs than the cyber market generally.
Application / Product Security Salaries
Application and product security roles have grown quickly in the UK as organisations shift testing and threat modelling earlier into the development lifecycle.
| Role | London & SE |
|---|---|
| Application Security Engineer | £80–110k |
| Senior Application Security Engineer | £100–135k |
| Staff Application Security Engineer | £120–160k |
| Principal Application Security Engineer | £135–175k |
| Product Security Engineer | £85–115k |
| Senior Product Security Engineer | £105–140k |
| Staff Product Security Engineer | £125–165k |
| Application Security Architect | £110–145k |
| Head Product Security | £135–180k |
Application and Product Security engineers price above generalist Security Engineers at every level in London, topping out with Head of Product Security at £135–180k, and the two specialisms (Application Security and Product Security) are priced almost identically at each rung — suggesting employers value the underlying secure-development expertise more than which specific surface (internal applications vs. shipped product) it's applied to. Dublin's Application Security market (€75–160k across the ladder) is amongst the strongest EUR-denominated bands in this guide, reflecting the concentration of Big Tech and fintech product security teams based there.
| Role | Belfast & NI |
|---|---|
| Application Security Engineer | £55–80k |
| Senior Application Security Engineer | £70–95k |
| Staff Application Security Engineer | £85–115k |
| Principal Application Security Engineer | £95–125k |
| Product Security Engineer | £60–85k |
| Senior Product Security Engineer | £75–100k |
| Staff Product Security Engineer | £90–120k |
| Application Security Architect | £80–110k |
| Head Product Security | £95–130k |
Application and Product Security engineers price above generalist Security Engineers at every level in London, topping out with Head of Product Security at £135–180k, and the two specialisms (Application Security and Product Security) are priced almost identically at each rung — suggesting employers value the underlying secure-development expertise more than which specific surface (internal applications vs. shipped product) it's applied to. Dublin's Application Security market (€75–160k across the ladder) is amongst the strongest EUR-denominated bands in this guide, reflecting the concentration of Big Tech and fintech product security teams based there.
| Role | Birmingham & Mid |
|---|---|
| Application Security Engineer | £65–90k |
| Senior Application Security Engineer | £80–110k |
| Staff Application Security Engineer | £100–130k |
| Principal Application Security Engineer | £110–145k |
| Product Security Engineer | £70–95k |
| Senior Product Security Engineer | £85–115k |
| Staff Product Security Engineer | £105–135k |
| Application Security Architect | £90–120k |
| Head Product Security | £110–150k |
Application and Product Security engineers price above generalist Security Engineers at every level in London, topping out with Head of Product Security at £135–180k, and the two specialisms (Application Security and Product Security) are priced almost identically at each rung — suggesting employers value the underlying secure-development expertise more than which specific surface (internal applications vs. shipped product) it's applied to. Dublin's Application Security market (€75–160k across the ladder) is amongst the strongest EUR-denominated bands in this guide, reflecting the concentration of Big Tech and fintech product security teams based there.
| Role | Bristol & West |
|---|---|
| Application Security Engineer | £70–95k |
| Senior Application Security Engineer | £85–115k |
| Staff Application Security Engineer | £105–135k |
| Principal Application Security Engineer | £115–150k |
| Product Security Engineer | £75–100k |
| Senior Product Security Engineer | £90–120k |
| Staff Product Security Engineer | £110–140k |
| Application Security Architect | £95–125k |
| Head Product Security | £115–155k |
Application and Product Security engineers price above generalist Security Engineers at every level in London, topping out with Head of Product Security at £135–180k, and the two specialisms (Application Security and Product Security) are priced almost identically at each rung — suggesting employers value the underlying secure-development expertise more than which specific surface (internal applications vs. shipped product) it's applied to. Dublin's Application Security market (€75–160k across the ladder) is amongst the strongest EUR-denominated bands in this guide, reflecting the concentration of Big Tech and fintech product security teams based there.
| Role | Dublin |
|---|---|
| Application Security Engineer | €75–110k |
| Senior Application Security Engineer | €90–120k |
| Staff Application Security Engineer | €105–140k |
| Principal Application Security Engineer | €120–160k |
| Product Security Engineer | €75–110k |
| Senior Product Security Engineer | €95–125k |
| Staff Product Security Engineer | €110–145k |
| Application Security Architect | €105–140k |
| Head Product Security | €125–165k |
Application and Product Security engineers price above generalist Security Engineers at every level in London, topping out with Head of Product Security at £135–180k, and the two specialisms (Application Security and Product Security) are priced almost identically at each rung — suggesting employers value the underlying secure-development expertise more than which specific surface (internal applications vs. shipped product) it's applied to. Dublin's Application Security market (€75–160k across the ladder) is amongst the strongest EUR-denominated bands in this guide, reflecting the concentration of Big Tech and fintech product security teams based there.
| Role | Manchester & NW |
|---|---|
| Application Security Engineer | £65–90k |
| Senior Application Security Engineer | £85–110k |
| Staff Application Security Engineer | £100–130k |
| Principal Application Security Engineer | £110–145k |
| Product Security Engineer | £70–95k |
| Senior Product Security Engineer | £85–115k |
| Staff Product Security Engineer | £105–135k |
| Application Security Architect | £90–120k |
| Head Product Security | £110–150k |
Application and Product Security engineers price above generalist Security Engineers at every level in London, topping out with Head of Product Security at £135–180k, and the two specialisms (Application Security and Product Security) are priced almost identically at each rung — suggesting employers value the underlying secure-development expertise more than which specific surface (internal applications vs. shipped product) it's applied to. Dublin's Application Security market (€75–160k across the ladder) is amongst the strongest EUR-denominated bands in this guide, reflecting the concentration of Big Tech and fintech product security teams based there.
| Role | Newcastle & NE |
|---|---|
| Application Security Engineer | £60–85k |
| Senior Application Security Engineer | £75–100k |
| Staff Application Security Engineer | £90–120k |
| Principal Application Security Engineer | £100–135k |
| Product Security Engineer | £65–90k |
| Senior Product Security Engineer | £80–105k |
| Staff Product Security Engineer | £95–125k |
| Application Security Architect | £85–115k |
| Head Product Security | £100–140k |
Application and Product Security engineers price above generalist Security Engineers at every level in London, topping out with Head of Product Security at £135–180k, and the two specialisms (Application Security and Product Security) are priced almost identically at each rung — suggesting employers value the underlying secure-development expertise more than which specific surface (internal applications vs. shipped product) it's applied to. Dublin's Application Security market (€75–160k across the ladder) is amongst the strongest EUR-denominated bands in this guide, reflecting the concentration of Big Tech and fintech product security teams based there.
| Role | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Application Security Engineer | £65–95k |
| Senior Application Security Engineer | £80–115k |
| Staff Application Security Engineer | £100–135k |
| Principal Application Security Engineer | £110–150k |
| Product Security Engineer | £70–100k |
| Senior Product Security Engineer | £85–120k |
| Staff Product Security Engineer | £105–140k |
| Application Security Architect | £90–125k |
| Head Product Security | £110–155k |
Application and Product Security engineers price above generalist Security Engineers at every level in London, topping out with Head of Product Security at £135–180k, and the two specialisms (Application Security and Product Security) are priced almost identically at each rung — suggesting employers value the underlying secure-development expertise more than which specific surface (internal applications vs. shipped product) it's applied to. Dublin's Application Security market (€75–160k across the ladder) is amongst the strongest EUR-denominated bands in this guide, reflecting the concentration of Big Tech and fintech product security teams based there.
| Role | Remote |
|---|---|
| Application Security Engineer | £70–100k |
| Senior Application Security Engineer | £90–120k |
| Staff Application Security Engineer | £105–145k |
| Principal Application Security Engineer | £120–160k |
| Product Security Engineer | £75–105k |
| Senior Product Security Engineer | £95–125k |
| Staff Product Security Engineer | £110–150k |
| Application Security Architect | £100–140k |
| Head Product Security | £120–160k |
Application and Product Security engineers price above generalist Security Engineers at every level in London, topping out with Head of Product Security at £135–180k, and the two specialisms (Application Security and Product Security) are priced almost identically at each rung — suggesting employers value the underlying secure-development expertise more than which specific surface (internal applications vs. shipped product) it's applied to. Dublin's Application Security market (€75–160k across the ladder) is amongst the strongest EUR-denominated bands in this guide, reflecting the concentration of Big Tech and fintech product security teams based there.
Security Architecture Salaries
Security architecture attracts a premium in the UK because it demands both technical depth and the seniority to shape decisions before systems are built.
| Role | London & SE |
|---|---|
| Security Architect | £90–125k |
| Senior Security Architect | £110–145k |
| Lead Security Architect | £125–160k |
| Principal Security Architect | £140–180k |
| Enterprise Security Architect | £110–150k |
| Cloud Security Architect | £110–145k |
| Application Security Architect | £110–145k |
| Head Security Architecture | £140–200k |
Security Architecture is one of the more senior-weighted tables in this guide — every role from Security Architect upward starts above £90k in London — and Cloud Security Architect and Application Security Architect are priced identically to each other and to the equivalent architect role on the Cloud Security and Application Security tables, confirming that 'architect' scope commands the same premium regardless of which security specialism it sits within. Head of Security Architecture tops the table at £140–200k in London, the widest single band on this page, reflecting how much this figure varies with the size and regulatory profile of the organisation.
| Role | Belfast & NI |
|---|---|
| Security Architect | £65–90k |
| Senior Security Architect | £80–105k |
| Lead Security Architect | £90–115k |
| Principal Security Architect | £100–130k |
| Enterprise Security Architect | £80–110k |
| Cloud Security Architect | £80–110k |
| Application Security Architect | £80–110k |
| Head Security Architecture | £100–140k |
Security Architecture is one of the more senior-weighted tables in this guide — every role from Security Architect upward starts above £90k in London — and Cloud Security Architect and Application Security Architect are priced identically to each other and to the equivalent architect role on the Cloud Security and Application Security tables, confirming that 'architect' scope commands the same premium regardless of which security specialism it sits within. Head of Security Architecture tops the table at £140–200k in London, the widest single band on this page, reflecting how much this figure varies with the size and regulatory profile of the organisation.
| Role | Birmingham & Mid |
|---|---|
| Security Architect | £75–105k |
| Senior Security Architect | £90–120k |
| Lead Security Architect | £105–135k |
| Principal Security Architect | £115–150k |
| Enterprise Security Architect | £90–125k |
| Cloud Security Architect | £90–120k |
| Application Security Architect | £90–120k |
| Head Security Architecture | £115–160k |
Security Architecture is one of the more senior-weighted tables in this guide — every role from Security Architect upward starts above £90k in London — and Cloud Security Architect and Application Security Architect are priced identically to each other and to the equivalent architect role on the Cloud Security and Application Security tables, confirming that 'architect' scope commands the same premium regardless of which security specialism it sits within. Head of Security Architecture tops the table at £140–200k in London, the widest single band on this page, reflecting how much this figure varies with the size and regulatory profile of the organisation.
| Role | Bristol & West |
|---|---|
| Security Architect | £80–110k |
| Senior Security Architect | £95–125k |
| Lead Security Architect | £110–140k |
| Principal Security Architect | £120–155k |
| Enterprise Security Architect | £95–130k |
| Cloud Security Architect | £95–125k |
| Application Security Architect | £95–125k |
| Head Security Architecture | £120–165k |
Security Architecture is one of the more senior-weighted tables in this guide — every role from Security Architect upward starts above £90k in London — and Cloud Security Architect and Application Security Architect are priced identically to each other and to the equivalent architect role on the Cloud Security and Application Security tables, confirming that 'architect' scope commands the same premium regardless of which security specialism it sits within. Head of Security Architecture tops the table at £140–200k in London, the widest single band on this page, reflecting how much this figure varies with the size and regulatory profile of the organisation.
| Role | Dublin |
|---|---|
| Security Architect | €90–120k |
| Senior Security Architect | €100–130k |
| Lead Security Architect | €110–145k |
| Principal Security Architect | €125–160k |
| Enterprise Security Architect | €105–140k |
| Cloud Security Architect | €105–140k |
| Application Security Architect | €105–140k |
| Head Security Architecture | €130–175k |
Security Architecture is one of the more senior-weighted tables in this guide — every role from Security Architect upward starts above £90k in London — and Cloud Security Architect and Application Security Architect are priced identically to each other and to the equivalent architect role on the Cloud Security and Application Security tables, confirming that 'architect' scope commands the same premium regardless of which security specialism it sits within. Head of Security Architecture tops the table at £140–200k in London, the widest single band on this page, reflecting how much this figure varies with the size and regulatory profile of the organisation.
| Role | Manchester & NW |
|---|---|
| Security Architect | £75–105k |
| Senior Security Architect | £90–120k |
| Lead Security Architect | £105–135k |
| Principal Security Architect | £115–150k |
| Enterprise Security Architect | £95–125k |
| Cloud Security Architect | £90–120k |
| Application Security Architect | £90–120k |
| Head Security Architecture | £115–160k |
Security Architecture is one of the more senior-weighted tables in this guide — every role from Security Architect upward starts above £90k in London — and Cloud Security Architect and Application Security Architect are priced identically to each other and to the equivalent architect role on the Cloud Security and Application Security tables, confirming that 'architect' scope commands the same premium regardless of which security specialism it sits within. Head of Security Architecture tops the table at £140–200k in London, the widest single band on this page, reflecting how much this figure varies with the size and regulatory profile of the organisation.
| Role | Newcastle & NE |
|---|---|
| Security Architect | £70–95k |
| Senior Security Architect | £85–110k |
| Lead Security Architect | £95–125k |
| Principal Security Architect | £105–135k |
| Enterprise Security Architect | £85–115k |
| Cloud Security Architect | £85–115k |
| Application Security Architect | £85–115k |
| Head Security Architecture | £110–145k |
Security Architecture is one of the more senior-weighted tables in this guide — every role from Security Architect upward starts above £90k in London — and Cloud Security Architect and Application Security Architect are priced identically to each other and to the equivalent architect role on the Cloud Security and Application Security tables, confirming that 'architect' scope commands the same premium regardless of which security specialism it sits within. Head of Security Architecture tops the table at £140–200k in London, the widest single band on this page, reflecting how much this figure varies with the size and regulatory profile of the organisation.
| Role | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Security Architect | £75–110k |
| Senior Security Architect | £90–125k |
| Lead Security Architect | £105–140k |
| Principal Security Architect | £115–155k |
| Enterprise Security Architect | £95–130k |
| Cloud Security Architect | £90–125k |
| Application Security Architect | £90–125k |
| Head Security Architecture | £115–160k |
Security Architecture is one of the more senior-weighted tables in this guide — every role from Security Architect upward starts above £90k in London — and Cloud Security Architect and Application Security Architect are priced identically to each other and to the equivalent architect role on the Cloud Security and Application Security tables, confirming that 'architect' scope commands the same premium regardless of which security specialism it sits within. Head of Security Architecture tops the table at £140–200k in London, the widest single band on this page, reflecting how much this figure varies with the size and regulatory profile of the organisation.
| Role | Remote |
|---|---|
| Security Architect | £80–115k |
| Senior Security Architect | £100–135k |
| Lead Security Architect | £110–150k |
| Principal Security Architect | £125–165k |
| Enterprise Security Architect | £100–140k |
| Cloud Security Architect | £100–140k |
| Application Security Architect | £100–140k |
| Head Security Architecture | £125–175k |
Security Architecture is one of the more senior-weighted tables in this guide — every role from Security Architect upward starts above £90k in London — and Cloud Security Architect and Application Security Architect are priced identically to each other and to the equivalent architect role on the Cloud Security and Application Security tables, confirming that 'architect' scope commands the same premium regardless of which security specialism it sits within. Head of Security Architecture tops the table at £140–200k in London, the widest single band on this page, reflecting how much this figure varies with the size and regulatory profile of the organisation.
SOC / Cyber Defence / Incident Response Salaries
SOC and incident response hiring in the UK is shaped by the need for round-the-clock coverage and people who perform well under genuine pressure.
| Role | London & SE |
|---|---|
| SOC Analyst | £40–60k |
| Senior SOC Analyst | £55–75k |
| SOC Manager | £80–105k |
| Detection Engineer | £75–105k |
| Senior Detection Engineer | £95–125k |
| Incident Response Analyst | £60–85k |
| Incident Response Lead | £80–105k |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | £60–85k |
| Head Security Operations | £110–145k |
| Head Cyber Defence | £135–180k |
This is the most entry-level-heavy table in the Cyber Security section — SOC Analyst starts at just £40–60k in London, the lowest floor of any cyber role in this guide — but the ladder steepens quickly from Senior SOC Analyst upward as detection engineering and incident response responsibility is added. Head Cyber Defence tops the table at £135–180k in London, and Dublin's SOC/Incident Response bands (€45–165k across the ladder) are proportionally closer to London than most other cyber tracks, reflecting strong demand for follow-the-sun SOC coverage from Dublin-based regional security operations.
| Role | Belfast & NI |
|---|---|
| SOC Analyst | £30–45k |
| Senior SOC Analyst | £40–58k |
| SOC Manager | £55–75k |
| Detection Engineer | £50–75k |
| Senior Detection Engineer | £65–90k |
| Incident Response Analyst | £45–65k |
| Incident Response Lead | £60–80k |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | £45–65k |
| Head Security Operations | £80–105k |
| Head Cyber Defence | £95–130k |
This is the most entry-level-heavy table in the Cyber Security section — SOC Analyst starts at just £40–60k in London, the lowest floor of any cyber role in this guide — but the ladder steepens quickly from Senior SOC Analyst upward as detection engineering and incident response responsibility is added. Head Cyber Defence tops the table at £135–180k in London, and Dublin's SOC/Incident Response bands (€45–165k across the ladder) are proportionally closer to London than most other cyber tracks, reflecting strong demand for follow-the-sun SOC coverage from Dublin-based regional security operations.
| Role | Birmingham & Mid |
|---|---|
| SOC Analyst | £35–50k |
| Senior SOC Analyst | £45–65k |
| SOC Manager | £65–85k |
| Detection Engineer | £60–85k |
| Senior Detection Engineer | £80–105k |
| Incident Response Analyst | £50–70k |
| Incident Response Lead | £70–90k |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | £50–70k |
| Head Security Operations | £90–120k |
| Head Cyber Defence | £110–150k |
This is the most entry-level-heavy table in the Cyber Security section — SOC Analyst starts at just £40–60k in London, the lowest floor of any cyber role in this guide — but the ladder steepens quickly from Senior SOC Analyst upward as detection engineering and incident response responsibility is added. Head Cyber Defence tops the table at £135–180k in London, and Dublin's SOC/Incident Response bands (€45–165k across the ladder) are proportionally closer to London than most other cyber tracks, reflecting strong demand for follow-the-sun SOC coverage from Dublin-based regional security operations.
| Role | Bristol & West |
|---|---|
| SOC Analyst | £35–52k |
| Senior SOC Analyst | £48–68k |
| SOC Manager | £70–90k |
| Detection Engineer | £65–90k |
| Senior Detection Engineer | £80–110k |
| Incident Response Analyst | £50–75k |
| Incident Response Lead | £70–95k |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | £50–75k |
| Head Security Operations | £95–125k |
| Head Cyber Defence | £115–155k |
This is the most entry-level-heavy table in the Cyber Security section — SOC Analyst starts at just £40–60k in London, the lowest floor of any cyber role in this guide — but the ladder steepens quickly from Senior SOC Analyst upward as detection engineering and incident response responsibility is added. Head Cyber Defence tops the table at £135–180k in London, and Dublin's SOC/Incident Response bands (€45–165k across the ladder) are proportionally closer to London than most other cyber tracks, reflecting strong demand for follow-the-sun SOC coverage from Dublin-based regional security operations.
| Role | Dublin |
|---|---|
| SOC Analyst | €45–65k |
| Senior SOC Analyst | €60–80k |
| SOC Manager | €80–105k |
| Detection Engineer | €70–100k |
| Senior Detection Engineer | €90–115k |
| Incident Response Analyst | €60–85k |
| Incident Response Lead | €80–105k |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | €60–85k |
| Head Security Operations | €105–140k |
| Head Cyber Defence | €125–165k |
This is the most entry-level-heavy table in the Cyber Security section — SOC Analyst starts at just £40–60k in London, the lowest floor of any cyber role in this guide — but the ladder steepens quickly from Senior SOC Analyst upward as detection engineering and incident response responsibility is added. Head Cyber Defence tops the table at £135–180k in London, and Dublin's SOC/Incident Response bands (€45–165k across the ladder) are proportionally closer to London than most other cyber tracks, reflecting strong demand for follow-the-sun SOC coverage from Dublin-based regional security operations.
| Role | Manchester & NW |
|---|---|
| SOC Analyst | £35–50k |
| Senior SOC Analyst | £45–65k |
| SOC Manager | £65–85k |
| Detection Engineer | £60–85k |
| Senior Detection Engineer | £80–105k |
| Incident Response Analyst | £50–70k |
| Incident Response Lead | £70–90k |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | £50–75k |
| Head Security Operations | £95–120k |
| Head Cyber Defence | £115–150k |
This is the most entry-level-heavy table in the Cyber Security section — SOC Analyst starts at just £40–60k in London, the lowest floor of any cyber role in this guide — but the ladder steepens quickly from Senior SOC Analyst upward as detection engineering and incident response responsibility is added. Head Cyber Defence tops the table at £135–180k in London, and Dublin's SOC/Incident Response bands (€45–165k across the ladder) are proportionally closer to London than most other cyber tracks, reflecting strong demand for follow-the-sun SOC coverage from Dublin-based regional security operations.
| Role | Newcastle & NE |
|---|---|
| SOC Analyst | £32–48k |
| Senior SOC Analyst | £42–60k |
| SOC Manager | £60–80k |
| Detection Engineer | £55–80k |
| Senior Detection Engineer | £70–95k |
| Incident Response Analyst | £45–65k |
| Incident Response Lead | £65–85k |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | £45–70k |
| Head Security Operations | £85–115k |
| Head Cyber Defence | £105–140k |
This is the most entry-level-heavy table in the Cyber Security section — SOC Analyst starts at just £40–60k in London, the lowest floor of any cyber role in this guide — but the ladder steepens quickly from Senior SOC Analyst upward as detection engineering and incident response responsibility is added. Head Cyber Defence tops the table at £135–180k in London, and Dublin's SOC/Incident Response bands (€45–165k across the ladder) are proportionally closer to London than most other cyber tracks, reflecting strong demand for follow-the-sun SOC coverage from Dublin-based regional security operations.
| Role | Scotland |
|---|---|
| SOC Analyst | £35–52k |
| Senior SOC Analyst | £45–68k |
| SOC Manager | £65–90k |
| Detection Engineer | £60–90k |
| Senior Detection Engineer | £80–110k |
| Incident Response Analyst | £50–75k |
| Incident Response Lead | £70–95k |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | £50–75k |
| Head Security Operations | £95–125k |
| Head Cyber Defence | £115–155k |
This is the most entry-level-heavy table in the Cyber Security section — SOC Analyst starts at just £40–60k in London, the lowest floor of any cyber role in this guide — but the ladder steepens quickly from Senior SOC Analyst upward as detection engineering and incident response responsibility is added. Head Cyber Defence tops the table at £135–180k in London, and Dublin's SOC/Incident Response bands (€45–165k across the ladder) are proportionally closer to London than most other cyber tracks, reflecting strong demand for follow-the-sun SOC coverage from Dublin-based regional security operations.
| Role | Remote |
|---|---|
| SOC Analyst | £35–50k |
| Senior SOC Analyst | £45–65k |
| SOC Manager | £65–90k |
| Detection Engineer | £65–90k |
| Senior Detection Engineer | £80–110k |
| Incident Response Analyst | £50–75k |
| Incident Response Lead | £70–95k |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | £55–80k |
| Head Security Operations | £95–130k |
| Head Cyber Defence | £120–160k |
This is the most entry-level-heavy table in the Cyber Security section — SOC Analyst starts at just £40–60k in London, the lowest floor of any cyber role in this guide — but the ladder steepens quickly from Senior SOC Analyst upward as detection engineering and incident response responsibility is added. Head Cyber Defence tops the table at £135–180k in London, and Dublin's SOC/Incident Response bands (€45–165k across the ladder) are proportionally closer to London than most other cyber tracks, reflecting strong demand for follow-the-sun SOC coverage from Dublin-based regional security operations.
IAM / Identity Security Salaries
Identity has become a central security control in the UK, and IAM specialists are in demand as organisations replace fragmented access models with unified platforms.
| Role | London & SE |
|---|---|
| IAM Analyst | £50–75k |
| IAM Engineer | £70–100k |
| Senior IAM Engineer | £90–120k |
| PAM Engineer | £75–105k |
| CIAM Engineer | £75–105k |
| IAM Lead | £100–130k |
| IAM Architect | £100–135k |
| IAM Manager | £100–130k |
| Head IAM | £120–155k |
Identity and Access Management is a genuine niche within cyber security, and it prices accordingly — IAM Engineer in London (£70–100k) sits above the equivalent generalist Security Engineer band, and specialist PAM and CIAM Engineer roles command a similar premium over a plain IAM Engineer. Head IAM tops the table at £120–155k in London, more compressed than the leadership bands on the Cloud Security or Application Security tables, suggesting IAM leadership roles are somewhat less scarce than hands-on IAM engineering talent.
| Role | Belfast & NI |
|---|---|
| IAM Analyst | £35–55k |
| IAM Engineer | £50–75k |
| Senior IAM Engineer | £65–90k |
| PAM Engineer | £55–80k |
| CIAM Engineer | £55–80k |
| IAM Lead | £70–95k |
| IAM Architect | £75–100k |
| IAM Manager | £70–95k |
| Head IAM | £85–115k |
Identity and Access Management is a genuine niche within cyber security, and it prices accordingly — IAM Engineer in London (£70–100k) sits above the equivalent generalist Security Engineer band, and specialist PAM and CIAM Engineer roles command a similar premium over a plain IAM Engineer. Head IAM tops the table at £120–155k in London, more compressed than the leadership bands on the Cloud Security or Application Security tables, suggesting IAM leadership roles are somewhat less scarce than hands-on IAM engineering talent.
| Role | Birmingham & Mid |
|---|---|
| IAM Analyst | £40–60k |
| IAM Engineer | £60–85k |
| Senior IAM Engineer | £75–100k |
| PAM Engineer | £60–90k |
| CIAM Engineer | £60–90k |
| IAM Lead | £85–110k |
| IAM Architect | £85–115k |
| IAM Manager | £85–110k |
| Head IAM | £100–130k |
Identity and Access Management is a genuine niche within cyber security, and it prices accordingly — IAM Engineer in London (£70–100k) sits above the equivalent generalist Security Engineer band, and specialist PAM and CIAM Engineer roles command a similar premium over a plain IAM Engineer. Head IAM tops the table at £120–155k in London, more compressed than the leadership bands on the Cloud Security or Application Security tables, suggesting IAM leadership roles are somewhat less scarce than hands-on IAM engineering talent.
| Role | Bristol & West |
|---|---|
| IAM Analyst | £45–65k |
| IAM Engineer | £60–88k |
| Senior IAM Engineer | £80–105k |
| PAM Engineer | £65–90k |
| CIAM Engineer | £65–90k |
| IAM Lead | £85–115k |
| IAM Architect | £90–120k |
| IAM Manager | £85–115k |
| Head IAM | £105–135k |
Identity and Access Management is a genuine niche within cyber security, and it prices accordingly — IAM Engineer in London (£70–100k) sits above the equivalent generalist Security Engineer band, and specialist PAM and CIAM Engineer roles command a similar premium over a plain IAM Engineer. Head IAM tops the table at £120–155k in London, more compressed than the leadership bands on the Cloud Security or Application Security tables, suggesting IAM leadership roles are somewhat less scarce than hands-on IAM engineering talent.
| Role | Dublin |
|---|---|
| IAM Analyst | €45–70k |
| IAM Engineer | €75–110k |
| Senior IAM Engineer | €90–120k |
| PAM Engineer | €65–95k |
| CIAM Engineer | €70–100k |
| IAM Lead | €100–130k |
| IAM Architect | €100–135k |
| IAM Manager | €95–125k |
| Head IAM | €115–150k |
Identity and Access Management is a genuine niche within cyber security, and it prices accordingly — IAM Engineer in London (£70–100k) sits above the equivalent generalist Security Engineer band, and specialist PAM and CIAM Engineer roles command a similar premium over a plain IAM Engineer. Head IAM tops the table at £120–155k in London, more compressed than the leadership bands on the Cloud Security or Application Security tables, suggesting IAM leadership roles are somewhat less scarce than hands-on IAM engineering talent.
| Role | Manchester & NW |
|---|---|
| IAM Analyst | £40–60k |
| IAM Engineer | £60–85k |
| Senior IAM Engineer | £75–100k |
| PAM Engineer | £60–90k |
| CIAM Engineer | £60–90k |
| IAM Lead | £85–110k |
| IAM Architect | £85–115k |
| IAM Manager | £85–110k |
| Head IAM | £100–130k |
Identity and Access Management is a genuine niche within cyber security, and it prices accordingly — IAM Engineer in London (£70–100k) sits above the equivalent generalist Security Engineer band, and specialist PAM and CIAM Engineer roles command a similar premium over a plain IAM Engineer. Head IAM tops the table at £120–155k in London, more compressed than the leadership bands on the Cloud Security or Application Security tables, suggesting IAM leadership roles are somewhat less scarce than hands-on IAM engineering talent.
| Role | Newcastle & NE |
|---|---|
| IAM Analyst | £38–58k |
| IAM Engineer | £55–80k |
| Senior IAM Engineer | £70–95k |
| PAM Engineer | £55–80k |
| CIAM Engineer | £55–80k |
| IAM Lead | £75–100k |
| IAM Architect | £80–105k |
| IAM Manager | £75–100k |
| Head IAM | £90–120k |
Identity and Access Management is a genuine niche within cyber security, and it prices accordingly — IAM Engineer in London (£70–100k) sits above the equivalent generalist Security Engineer band, and specialist PAM and CIAM Engineer roles command a similar premium over a plain IAM Engineer. Head IAM tops the table at £120–155k in London, more compressed than the leadership bands on the Cloud Security or Application Security tables, suggesting IAM leadership roles are somewhat less scarce than hands-on IAM engineering talent.
| Role | Scotland |
|---|---|
| IAM Analyst | £45–65k |
| IAM Engineer | £60–90k |
| Senior IAM Engineer | £75–105k |
| PAM Engineer | £65–90k |
| CIAM Engineer | £65–90k |
| IAM Lead | £85–115k |
| IAM Architect | £85–120k |
| IAM Manager | £85–115k |
| Head IAM | £100–135k |
Identity and Access Management is a genuine niche within cyber security, and it prices accordingly — IAM Engineer in London (£70–100k) sits above the equivalent generalist Security Engineer band, and specialist PAM and CIAM Engineer roles command a similar premium over a plain IAM Engineer. Head IAM tops the table at £120–155k in London, more compressed than the leadership bands on the Cloud Security or Application Security tables, suggesting IAM leadership roles are somewhat less scarce than hands-on IAM engineering talent.
| Role | Remote |
|---|---|
| IAM Analyst | £45–65k |
| IAM Engineer | £65–90k |
| Senior IAM Engineer | £80–110k |
| PAM Engineer | £65–95k |
| CIAM Engineer | £65–95k |
| IAM Lead | £90–120k |
| IAM Architect | £90–125k |
| IAM Manager | £90–120k |
| Head IAM | £105–140k |
Identity and Access Management is a genuine niche within cyber security, and it prices accordingly — IAM Engineer in London (£70–100k) sits above the equivalent generalist Security Engineer band, and specialist PAM and CIAM Engineer roles command a similar premium over a plain IAM Engineer. Head IAM tops the table at £120–155k in London, more compressed than the leadership bands on the Cloud Security or Application Security tables, suggesting IAM leadership roles are somewhat less scarce than hands-on IAM engineering talent.
GRC / Cyber Risk Salaries
GRC and cyber risk roles have moved closer to the business in the UK, and employers now look for people who can translate regulatory obligation into practical engineering requirements.
| Role | London & SE |
|---|---|
| GRC Analyst | £45–65k |
| Cyber Risk Analyst | £50–70k |
| Information Security Consultant | £60–90k |
| Senior GRC Consultant | £75–105k |
| GRC Manager | £85–115k |
| Cyber Risk Manager | £90–120k |
| GRC Lead | £95–125k |
| Head GRC | £120–155k |
| Head Cyber Risk | £130–175k |
GRC and Cyber Risk roles price below the more technical cyber tracks at every level — GRC Analyst starts at £45–65k in London versus £50–75k for a technical Cyber Security Analyst — reflecting the compliance and process orientation of this track relative to hands-on technical security work. That said, the ladder still reaches a meaningful ceiling: Head Cyber Risk tops out at £130–175k in London, and Dublin's GRC bands (€45–125k across the ladder) track close to London in percentage terms, driven by the concentration of regulated financial-services compliance functions based there.
| Role | Belfast & NI |
|---|---|
| GRC Analyst | £35–50k |
| Cyber Risk Analyst | £38–52k |
| Information Security Consultant | £45–65k |
| Senior GRC Consultant | £55–75k |
| GRC Manager | £60–85k |
| Cyber Risk Manager | £65–90k |
| GRC Lead | £70–95k |
| Head GRC | £85–115k |
| Head Cyber Risk | £95–125k |
GRC and Cyber Risk roles price below the more technical cyber tracks at every level — GRC Analyst starts at £45–65k in London versus £50–75k for a technical Cyber Security Analyst — reflecting the compliance and process orientation of this track relative to hands-on technical security work. That said, the ladder still reaches a meaningful ceiling: Head Cyber Risk tops out at £130–175k in London, and Dublin's GRC bands (€45–125k across the ladder) track close to London in percentage terms, driven by the concentration of regulated financial-services compliance functions based there.
| Role | Birmingham & Mid |
|---|---|
| GRC Analyst | £38–55k |
| Cyber Risk Analyst | £40–60k |
| Information Security Consultant | £50–75k |
| Senior GRC Consultant | £60–85k |
| GRC Manager | £70–95k |
| Cyber Risk Manager | £75–100k |
| GRC Lead | £80–105k |
| Head GRC | £100–130k |
| Head Cyber Risk | £110–145k |
GRC and Cyber Risk roles price below the more technical cyber tracks at every level — GRC Analyst starts at £45–65k in London versus £50–75k for a technical Cyber Security Analyst — reflecting the compliance and process orientation of this track relative to hands-on technical security work. That said, the ladder still reaches a meaningful ceiling: Head Cyber Risk tops out at £130–175k in London, and Dublin's GRC bands (€45–125k across the ladder) track close to London in percentage terms, driven by the concentration of regulated financial-services compliance functions based there.
| Role | Bristol & West |
|---|---|
| GRC Analyst | £40–58k |
| Cyber Risk Analyst | £45–62k |
| Information Security Consultant | £52–78k |
| Senior GRC Consultant | £65–90k |
| GRC Manager | £75–100k |
| Cyber Risk Manager | £80–105k |
| GRC Lead | £85–110k |
| Head GRC | £105–135k |
| Head Cyber Risk | £115–150k |
GRC and Cyber Risk roles price below the more technical cyber tracks at every level — GRC Analyst starts at £45–65k in London versus £50–75k for a technical Cyber Security Analyst — reflecting the compliance and process orientation of this track relative to hands-on technical security work. That said, the ladder still reaches a meaningful ceiling: Head Cyber Risk tops out at £130–175k in London, and Dublin's GRC bands (€45–125k across the ladder) track close to London in percentage terms, driven by the concentration of regulated financial-services compliance functions based there.
| Role | Dublin |
|---|---|
| GRC Analyst | €45–65k |
| Cyber Risk Analyst | €50–70k |
| Information Security Consultant | €60–90k |
| Senior GRC Consultant | €75–105k |
| GRC Manager | €85–115k |
| Cyber Risk Manager | €90–120k |
| GRC Lead | €95–125k |
| Head GRC | €115–150k |
| Head Cyber Risk | €125–165k |
GRC and Cyber Risk roles price below the more technical cyber tracks at every level — GRC Analyst starts at £45–65k in London versus £50–75k for a technical Cyber Security Analyst — reflecting the compliance and process orientation of this track relative to hands-on technical security work. That said, the ladder still reaches a meaningful ceiling: Head Cyber Risk tops out at £130–175k in London, and Dublin's GRC bands (€45–125k across the ladder) track close to London in percentage terms, driven by the concentration of regulated financial-services compliance functions based there.
| Role | Manchester & NW |
|---|---|
| GRC Analyst | £38–55k |
| Cyber Risk Analyst | £40–60k |
| Information Security Consultant | £50–75k |
| Senior GRC Consultant | £60–85k |
| GRC Manager | £70–95k |
| Cyber Risk Manager | £75–100k |
| GRC Lead | £80–105k |
| Head GRC | £100–130k |
| Head Cyber Risk | £110–145k |
GRC and Cyber Risk roles price below the more technical cyber tracks at every level — GRC Analyst starts at £45–65k in London versus £50–75k for a technical Cyber Security Analyst — reflecting the compliance and process orientation of this track relative to hands-on technical security work. That said, the ladder still reaches a meaningful ceiling: Head Cyber Risk tops out at £130–175k in London, and Dublin's GRC bands (€45–125k across the ladder) track close to London in percentage terms, driven by the concentration of regulated financial-services compliance functions based there.
| Role | Newcastle & NE |
|---|---|
| GRC Analyst | £35–52k |
| Cyber Risk Analyst | £38–55k |
| Information Security Consultant | £45–70k |
| Senior GRC Consultant | £55–80k |
| GRC Manager | £65–90k |
| Cyber Risk Manager | £70–95k |
| GRC Lead | £75–100k |
| Head GRC | £90–120k |
| Head Cyber Risk | £100–135k |
GRC and Cyber Risk roles price below the more technical cyber tracks at every level — GRC Analyst starts at £45–65k in London versus £50–75k for a technical Cyber Security Analyst — reflecting the compliance and process orientation of this track relative to hands-on technical security work. That said, the ladder still reaches a meaningful ceiling: Head Cyber Risk tops out at £130–175k in London, and Dublin's GRC bands (€45–125k across the ladder) track close to London in percentage terms, driven by the concentration of regulated financial-services compliance functions based there.
| Role | Scotland |
|---|---|
| GRC Analyst | £40–60k |
| Cyber Risk Analyst | £45–65k |
| Information Security Consultant | £50–80k |
| Senior GRC Consultant | £65–90k |
| GRC Manager | £70–100k |
| Cyber Risk Manager | £75–105k |
| GRC Lead | £80–110k |
| Head GRC | £100–135k |
| Head Cyber Risk | £110–150k |
GRC and Cyber Risk roles price below the more technical cyber tracks at every level — GRC Analyst starts at £45–65k in London versus £50–75k for a technical Cyber Security Analyst — reflecting the compliance and process orientation of this track relative to hands-on technical security work. That said, the ladder still reaches a meaningful ceiling: Head Cyber Risk tops out at £130–175k in London, and Dublin's GRC bands (€45–125k across the ladder) track close to London in percentage terms, driven by the concentration of regulated financial-services compliance functions based there.
| Role | Remote |
|---|---|
| GRC Analyst | £40–58k |
| Cyber Risk Analyst | £45–62k |
| Information Security Consultant | £55–80k |
| Senior GRC Consultant | £65–95k |
| GRC Manager | £75–105k |
| Cyber Risk Manager | £80–110k |
| GRC Lead | £85–115k |
| Head GRC | £105–140k |
| Head Cyber Risk | £115–155k |
GRC and Cyber Risk roles price below the more technical cyber tracks at every level — GRC Analyst starts at £45–65k in London versus £50–75k for a technical Cyber Security Analyst — reflecting the compliance and process orientation of this track relative to hands-on technical security work. That said, the ladder still reaches a meaningful ceiling: Head Cyber Risk tops out at £130–175k in London, and Dublin's GRC bands (€45–125k across the ladder) track close to London in percentage terms, driven by the concentration of regulated financial-services compliance functions based there.
Offensive Security / Penetration Testing Salaries
Offensive security commands the strongest premium in the UK market, as demand for credible testing capability continues to outstrip the number of experienced practitioners.
| Role | London & SE |
|---|---|
| Junior Penetration Tester | £35–50k |
| Penetration Tester | £50–80k |
| Senior Penetration Tester | £75–110k |
| Ethical Hacker | £50–80k |
| Senior Ethical Hacker | £75–110k |
| Offensive Security Engineer | £70–100k |
| Senior Offensive Security Engineer | £90–125k |
| Red Team Engineer | £70–105k |
| Senior Red Team Engineer | £90–125k |
| Red Team Operator | £70–110k |
| Security Researcher | £65–105k |
| Senior Security Researcher | £90–130k |
| Pen Testing Team Lead | £90–125k |
| Red Team Lead | £105–150k |
| Offensive Security Manager | £105–145k |
| Head Offensive Security | £125–175k |
This is the widest table in the Cyber Security section, spanning everyone from Junior Penetration Tester (£35–50k in London) through to Red Team Lead and Head Offensive Security (£125–175k). Dublin's Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking bands are unusually strong relative to London — €85–120k at Senior level versus £75–110k in London — reflecting concentrated demand from Dublin-based Big Tech and financial-services security teams for CREST-equivalent offensive security talent. Red Team-specific roles (Red Team Engineer, Operator, Lead) price consistently at or above the equivalent generalist Penetration Tester band at each rung, confirming red-teaming commands a specialist premium over broader offensive security work.
| Role | Belfast & NI |
|---|---|
| Junior Penetration Tester | £27–40k |
| Penetration Tester | £38–60k |
| Senior Penetration Tester | £55–80k |
| Ethical Hacker | £38–60k |
| Senior Ethical Hacker | £55–80k |
| Offensive Security Engineer | £50–75k |
| Senior Offensive Security Engineer | £65–90k |
| Red Team Engineer | £50–75k |
| Senior Red Team Engineer | £65–90k |
| Red Team Operator | £50–80k |
| Security Researcher | £50–75k |
| Senior Security Researcher | £65–95k |
| Pen Testing Team Lead | £65–90k |
| Red Team Lead | £75–105k |
| Offensive Security Manager | £75–105k |
| Head Offensive Security | £90–125k |
This is the widest table in the Cyber Security section, spanning everyone from Junior Penetration Tester (£35–50k in London) through to Red Team Lead and Head Offensive Security (£125–175k). Dublin's Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking bands are unusually strong relative to London — €85–120k at Senior level versus £75–110k in London — reflecting concentrated demand from Dublin-based Big Tech and financial-services security teams for CREST-equivalent offensive security talent. Red Team-specific roles (Red Team Engineer, Operator, Lead) price consistently at or above the equivalent generalist Penetration Tester band at each rung, confirming red-teaming commands a specialist premium over broader offensive security work.
| Role | Birmingham & Mid |
|---|---|
| Junior Penetration Tester | £30–45k |
| Penetration Tester | £45–70k |
| Senior Penetration Tester | £65–90k |
| Ethical Hacker | £45–70k |
| Senior Ethical Hacker | £65–90k |
| Offensive Security Engineer | £60–85k |
| Senior Offensive Security Engineer | £75–105k |
| Red Team Engineer | £60–90k |
| Senior Red Team Engineer | £75–105k |
| Red Team Operator | £60–90k |
| Security Researcher | £55–90k |
| Senior Security Researcher | £75–110k |
| Pen Testing Team Lead | £75–105k |
| Red Team Lead | £90–125k |
| Offensive Security Manager | £90–120k |
| Head Offensive Security | £105–145k |
This is the widest table in the Cyber Security section, spanning everyone from Junior Penetration Tester (£35–50k in London) through to Red Team Lead and Head Offensive Security (£125–175k). Dublin's Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking bands are unusually strong relative to London — €85–120k at Senior level versus £75–110k in London — reflecting concentrated demand from Dublin-based Big Tech and financial-services security teams for CREST-equivalent offensive security talent. Red Team-specific roles (Red Team Engineer, Operator, Lead) price consistently at or above the equivalent generalist Penetration Tester band at each rung, confirming red-teaming commands a specialist premium over broader offensive security work.
| Role | Bristol & West |
|---|---|
| Junior Penetration Tester | £30–45k |
| Penetration Tester | £45–70k |
| Senior Penetration Tester | £65–95k |
| Ethical Hacker | £45–70k |
| Senior Ethical Hacker | £65–95k |
| Offensive Security Engineer | £60–90k |
| Senior Offensive Security Engineer | £80–110k |
| Red Team Engineer | £60–95k |
| Senior Red Team Engineer | £80–110k |
| Red Team Operator | £65–95k |
| Security Researcher | £60–95k |
| Senior Security Researcher | £80–115k |
| Pen Testing Team Lead | £80–110k |
| Red Team Lead | £95–130k |
| Offensive Security Manager | £90–125k |
| Head Offensive Security | £110–150k |
This is the widest table in the Cyber Security section, spanning everyone from Junior Penetration Tester (£35–50k in London) through to Red Team Lead and Head Offensive Security (£125–175k). Dublin's Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking bands are unusually strong relative to London — €85–120k at Senior level versus £75–110k in London — reflecting concentrated demand from Dublin-based Big Tech and financial-services security teams for CREST-equivalent offensive security talent. Red Team-specific roles (Red Team Engineer, Operator, Lead) price consistently at or above the equivalent generalist Penetration Tester band at each rung, confirming red-teaming commands a specialist premium over broader offensive security work.
| Role | Dublin |
|---|---|
| Junior Penetration Tester | €40–55k |
| Penetration Tester | €55–85k |
| Senior Penetration Tester | €85–120k |
| Ethical Hacker | €55–85k |
| Senior Ethical Hacker | €85–120k |
| Offensive Security Engineer | €70–100k |
| Senior Offensive Security Engineer | €90–120k |
| Red Team Engineer | €65–100k |
| Senior Red Team Engineer | €85–120k |
| Red Team Operator | €65–100k |
| Security Researcher | €60–100k |
| Senior Security Researcher | €85–120k |
| Pen Testing Team Lead | €95–130k |
| Red Team Lead | €100–135k |
| Offensive Security Manager | €100–135k |
| Head Offensive Security | €120–160k |
This is the widest table in the Cyber Security section, spanning everyone from Junior Penetration Tester (£35–50k in London) through to Red Team Lead and Head Offensive Security (£125–175k). Dublin's Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking bands are unusually strong relative to London — €85–120k at Senior level versus £75–110k in London — reflecting concentrated demand from Dublin-based Big Tech and financial-services security teams for CREST-equivalent offensive security talent. Red Team-specific roles (Red Team Engineer, Operator, Lead) price consistently at or above the equivalent generalist Penetration Tester band at each rung, confirming red-teaming commands a specialist premium over broader offensive security work.
| Role | Manchester & NW |
|---|---|
| Junior Penetration Tester | £30–45k |
| Penetration Tester | £45–70k |
| Senior Penetration Tester | £65–90k |
| Ethical Hacker | £45–70k |
| Senior Ethical Hacker | £65–90k |
| Offensive Security Engineer | £60–85k |
| Senior Offensive Security Engineer | £75–105k |
| Red Team Engineer | £60–90k |
| Senior Red Team Engineer | £75–105k |
| Red Team Operator | £60–90k |
| Security Researcher | £55–90k |
| Senior Security Researcher | £75–110k |
| Pen Testing Team Lead | £75–105k |
| Red Team Lead | £90–125k |
| Offensive Security Manager | £90–120k |
| Head Offensive Security | £105–145k |
This is the widest table in the Cyber Security section, spanning everyone from Junior Penetration Tester (£35–50k in London) through to Red Team Lead and Head Offensive Security (£125–175k). Dublin's Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking bands are unusually strong relative to London — €85–120k at Senior level versus £75–110k in London — reflecting concentrated demand from Dublin-based Big Tech and financial-services security teams for CREST-equivalent offensive security talent. Red Team-specific roles (Red Team Engineer, Operator, Lead) price consistently at or above the equivalent generalist Penetration Tester band at each rung, confirming red-teaming commands a specialist premium over broader offensive security work.
| Role | Newcastle & NE |
|---|---|
| Junior Penetration Tester | £28–42k |
| Penetration Tester | £40–65k |
| Senior Penetration Tester | £60–85k |
| Ethical Hacker | £40–65k |
| Senior Ethical Hacker | £60–85k |
| Offensive Security Engineer | £55–80k |
| Senior Offensive Security Engineer | £70–95k |
| Red Team Engineer | £55–80k |
| Senior Red Team Engineer | £70–95k |
| Red Team Operator | £55–85k |
| Security Researcher | £50–80k |
| Senior Security Researcher | £70–100k |
| Pen Testing Team Lead | £70–95k |
| Red Team Lead | £80–115k |
| Offensive Security Manager | £80–110k |
| Head Offensive Security | £95–135k |
This is the widest table in the Cyber Security section, spanning everyone from Junior Penetration Tester (£35–50k in London) through to Red Team Lead and Head Offensive Security (£125–175k). Dublin's Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking bands are unusually strong relative to London — €85–120k at Senior level versus £75–110k in London — reflecting concentrated demand from Dublin-based Big Tech and financial-services security teams for CREST-equivalent offensive security talent. Red Team-specific roles (Red Team Engineer, Operator, Lead) price consistently at or above the equivalent generalist Penetration Tester band at each rung, confirming red-teaming commands a specialist premium over broader offensive security work.
| Role | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Junior Penetration Tester | £30–45k |
| Penetration Tester | £45–70k |
| Senior Penetration Tester | £65–95k |
| Ethical Hacker | £45–70k |
| Senior Ethical Hacker | £65–95k |
| Offensive Security Engineer | £60–90k |
| Senior Offensive Security Engineer | £75–105k |
| Red Team Engineer | £60–95k |
| Senior Red Team Engineer | £75–110k |
| Red Team Operator | £60–95k |
| Security Researcher | £55–95k |
| Senior Security Researcher | £80–115k |
| Pen Testing Team Lead | £75–105k |
| Red Team Lead | £90–130k |
| Offensive Security Manager | £90–125k |
| Head Offensive Security | £105–150k |
This is the widest table in the Cyber Security section, spanning everyone from Junior Penetration Tester (£35–50k in London) through to Red Team Lead and Head Offensive Security (£125–175k). Dublin's Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking bands are unusually strong relative to London — €85–120k at Senior level versus £75–110k in London — reflecting concentrated demand from Dublin-based Big Tech and financial-services security teams for CREST-equivalent offensive security talent. Red Team-specific roles (Red Team Engineer, Operator, Lead) price consistently at or above the equivalent generalist Penetration Tester band at each rung, confirming red-teaming commands a specialist premium over broader offensive security work.
| Role | Remote |
|---|---|
| Junior Penetration Tester | £30–45k |
| Penetration Tester | £45–75k |
| Senior Penetration Tester | £65–100k |
| Ethical Hacker | £45–75k |
| Senior Ethical Hacker | £65–100k |
| Offensive Security Engineer | £60–90k |
| Senior Offensive Security Engineer | £80–110k |
| Red Team Engineer | £60–95k |
| Senior Red Team Engineer | £80–110k |
| Red Team Operator | £65–100k |
| Security Researcher | £60–95k |
| Senior Security Researcher | £80–115k |
| Pen Testing Team Lead | £80–110k |
| Red Team Lead | £95–135k |
| Offensive Security Manager | £95–130k |
| Head Offensive Security | — |
This is the widest table in the Cyber Security section, spanning everyone from Junior Penetration Tester (£35–50k in London) through to Red Team Lead and Head Offensive Security (£125–175k). Dublin's Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking bands are unusually strong relative to London — €85–120k at Senior level versus £75–110k in London — reflecting concentrated demand from Dublin-based Big Tech and financial-services security teams for CREST-equivalent offensive security talent. Red Team-specific roles (Red Team Engineer, Operator, Lead) price consistently at or above the equivalent generalist Penetration Tester band at each rung, confirming red-teaming commands a specialist premium over broader offensive security work.
