Cyber security engineer salary in the UK
The median advertised salary for a cyber security engineer in the UK is £64k, based on 186 live job ads that publish pay. Most fall between £46k and £83k; the full range runs from £24k to £325k.
Cyber security engineer salary by seniority
| Level | Median | Ads |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | £34k | 16 |
| Mid-level | £55k | 99 |
| Senior | £80k | 24 |
| Lead / Staff | £84k | 39 |
| Head / Director | £96k | 8 |
Highest-paying cyber security engineer jobs right now
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Questions people ask
What is the average cyber security engineer salary in the UK?
Based on 186 live UK job ads that publish pay, the median advertised cyber security engineer salary is £64k, with the middle half between £46k and £83k (November 2026).
What is the highest cyber security engineer salary advertised?
The highest currently advertised is £255k to £325k for Staff Software Security Engineer at Anthropic.
Do cyber security engineers earn more in London?
In current ads, the median London cyber security engineer salary is £90k, against £58k elsewhere in the UK.
How much does a junior or senior cyber security engineer earn?
Median advertised salary by level: Junior £34k; Mid-level £55k; Senior £80k; Lead / Staff £84k; Head / Director £96k.