As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Data and Cyber Security Director in the United Kingdom is £84,300, with an hourly rate of £41, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £73,600 to £94,900, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £73,600
50TH(Median)   £84,300
75TH   £94,900
Data and Cyber Security Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Data and Cyber Security Director Salary £73,600 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Data and Cyber Security Director Salary £84,300 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Data and Cyber Security Director Salary £94,900 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Data and Cyber Security Director Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Data and Cyber Security Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Data and Cyber Security Director is about £84,300 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £41, a monthly salary of about £7,025, and a weekly pay of around £1,621. Click the switch button below to see more details about Data and Cyber Security Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Data and Cyber Security Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Data and Cyber Security Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £73,121 - £79,988, while Intermediate make £74,079 - £80,787, Senior earn £75,516 - £81,904, Specialist earn £77,752 - £83,981, Expert can reach £80,307 - £86,199 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Data and Cyber Security Director £77,752
Intermediate Level Data and Cyber Security Director £78,710
Senior Level Data and Cyber Security Director £79,988
Specialist Level Data and Cyber Security Director £81,904
Expert Level Data and Cyber Security Director £84,300
£77,752 0 yr
£78,710 < 2 yrs
£79,988 2-4 yrs
£81,904 5-8 yrs
£84,300 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 8%
Intermediate Level 7%
Senior Level 5%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 0%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Data and Cyber Security Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Data and Cyber Security Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £91,044 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £84,926, and Manchester pays around £80,806 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Data and Cyber Security Manager or Data and Cyber Security Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Data and Cyber Security Manager makes less than a Data and Cyber Security Director. A Data and Cyber Security Manager earns an average annual salary of £65,263. And a Data and Cyber Security Director earns an average annual salary of £84,300.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Data and Cyber Security Manager
£57,714
£75,158
Data and Cyber Security Supervisor
£44,906
£60,495
Information Security Manager
£58,814
£77,411
Cyber Security Engineer
£41,236
£55,554
Information Security Supervisor
£44,906
£60,495

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