As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cyber Crime Investigator in the United Kingdom is £36,243, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £31,881 to £41,890, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £31,881
50TH(Median)   £36,243
75TH   £41,890
Cyber Crime Investigator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Cyber Crime Investigator Salary £31,881 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Cyber Crime Investigator Salary £36,243 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Cyber Crime Investigator Salary £41,890 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Cyber Crime Investigator Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Cyber Crime Investigator salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Cyber Crime Investigator is about £36,243 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £3,020, and a weekly pay of around £697. Click the switch button below to see more details about Cyber Crime Investigator hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Cyber Crime Investigators Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Cyber Crime Investigator's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £31,881 - £34,616, while Intermediate make £32,272 - £34,941, Senior earn £35,137 - £37,929, Specialist earn £38,350 - £41,890, Expert can reach £38,519 - £42,142 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Cyber Crime Investigator £33,769
Intermediate Level Cyber Crime Investigator £34,095
Senior Level Cyber Crime Investigator £36,833
Specialist Level Cyber Crime Investigator £40,626
Expert Level Cyber Crime Investigator £40,878
£33,769 0 yr
£34,095 < 2 yrs
£36,833 2-4 yrs
£40,626 5-8 yrs
£40,878 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 7%
Intermediate Level 6%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 12%
Expert Level 13%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Cyber Crime Investigator?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Cyber Crime Investigator are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £39,143 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £36,513, and Manchester pays around £34,741 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Cyber Security Engineer or Cyber Crime Investigator?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Cyber Security Engineer makes more than a Cyber Crime Investigator. A Cyber Security Engineer earns an average annual salary of £48,371. And a Cyber Crime Investigator earns an average annual salary of £36,243.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Cyber Security Engineer
£41,236
£55,554
Data and Cyber Security Manager
£57,714
£75,158
Data and Cyber Security Supervisor
£44,906
£60,495

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