Cyber Security Salary in Scotland
Entry Salary
£33,600 Peak Salary
£147,000 Growth
+338% Lifetime (25yr)
£2.3m Salary Trajectory
| Stage | Years Exp | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Security Analyst | 0+ | £27,300 | £33,600 | £38,850 | £44,100 |
| Security Analyst / Engineer | 2+ | £39,900 | £48,300 | £57,750 | £65,100 |
| Senior Security Engineer | 5+ | £54,600 | £65,100 | £78,750 | £89,250 |
| Security Architect / Lead | 8+ | £71,400 | £84,000 | £99,750 | £115,500 |
| Head of Security | 12+ | £89,250 | £105,000 | £126,000 | £147,000 |
| CISO | 16+ | £115,500 | £147,000 | £183,750 | £231,000 |
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How Scotland Compares
Mid-career Cyber Security median salary by region
London £105,600 South East £84,800 Scotland £84,000 East of England £81,600 South West £79,200 North West £79,200 West Midlands £78,400 Northern Ireland £78,400 Yorkshire and The Humber £76,000 Wales £76,000 East Midlands £75,200 North East £72,800
Compare with Other Careers in Scotland
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£31,500 £157,500
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£29,400 £136,500
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£36,750 £147,000
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£57,750 £294,000
Cyber Security in Other Regions
London South East East of England South West West Midlands East Midlands North West Yorkshire and The Humber North East Wales Northern Ireland
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Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional salary adjustments derived from ONS regional pay differentials. Career progression timelines based on industry research. All figures are gross annual pay estimates for full-time workers.