Cyber Security Salary Insights 2025 – Stay Competitive in the Hiring Market
- Lauren Watkins
- Mar 24
- 1 min read

The cyber security job market continues to evolve, and staying informed on salary expectations is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent.
Whether you’re hiring CISOs, Security Engineers, or GRC Consultants, offering competitive compensation can make all the difference in securing the best professionals.
That’s why we’ve put together the Cyber Security Salary Bandings 2025 (UK only) —a comprehensive breakdown of current salary trends across key roles in the UK cyber security market.
What’s Inside the Salary Guide?
✅ Up-to-date salary bandings for permanent and contract cyber security roles
✅ Market trends shaping compensation in 2025
✅ Insights on hiring challenges and how to navigate them
✅ Diversity and talent supply trends
Why This Matters
The demand for cyber security professionals remains high, but with salary expectations rising and competition tightening, businesses must be strategic in their hiring approach. This guide gives you the data and insights needed to benchmark salaries effectively and secure top talent in a competitive market.
If you’re planning to hire into your cyber security team this year, let’s chat. We help organisations connect with the best cyber talent to drive security, scalability, and success.
You can book a call with me directly here or email enquiry@lhwpartners.com to discuss your hiring needs.
Lauren Watkins
LHW Partners
Issue #20
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