How Much Does an Entry Level Cyber Security Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Entry Level Cyber Security in the United Kingdom is £56,139, with an hourly rate of £27, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £44,954 to £68,365, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £44,954

50TH(Median) £56,139

75TH £68,365

Entry Level Cyber Security Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Entry Level Cyber Security Salary	£44,954	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Entry Level Cyber Security Salary	£56,139	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Entry Level Cyber Security Salary	£68,365	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Entry Level Cyber Security Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£44,954

Average £56,139/year

£68,365

£3,746

Average £4,678/month

£5,697

£865

Average £1,080/week

£1,315

£22

Average £27/hour

£33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£68,365	£5,697	£1,315	£33
Average	£56,139	£4,678	£1,080	£27
25th Percentile	£44,954	£3,746	£865	£22

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Entry Level Cyber Security salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Entry Level Cyber Security is about £56,139 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £27, a monthly salary of about £4,678, and a weekly pay of around £1,080. Click the switch button below to see more details about Entry Level Cyber Security hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Entry Level Cyber Securitys Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Entry Level Cyber Security's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £47,959 - £54,469, while Intermediate make £48,460 - £54,970, Senior earn £52,800 - £59,241, Specialist earn £57,416 - £64,533, Expert can reach £57,964 - £65,080 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Entry Level Cyber Security	£52,466
Intermediate Level Entry Level Cyber Security	£52,800
Senior Level Entry Level Cyber Security	£57,051
Specialist Level Entry Level Cyber Security	£62,161
Expert Level Entry Level Cyber Security	£62,526

Entry Level	7%
Intermediate Level	6%
Senior Level	2%
Specialist Level	11%
Expert Level	11%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost an Entry Level Cyber Security Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Entry Level Cyber Security. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 5% salary raise, while strong Security Architecture skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Application Security can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skills Definition Skills % Demand Skills % Salary Increase

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.

Analysis

Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

Security Architecture

Security architecture forms the foundation of a good cyber security strategy. It is a type of security design composed of multiple components, including the tools, processes, and technologies used to protect your business from external threats.

Application Security

Application security is the process of developing, adding, and testing security features within applications to prevent security vulnerabilities against threats such as unauthorized access and modification.

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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Entry Level Cyber Security field include Analysis (5%), Security Architecture (2%), Application Security (2%), Data Security (2%), and Technical Support (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Analysis	£58,946	Analysis £58,946	5%
Security Architecture	£57,262	Security Architecture £57,262	2%
Application Security	£57,262	Application Security £57,262	2%
Data Security	£57,262	Data Security £57,262	2%
Technical Support	£56,700	Technical Support £56,700	1%

Analysis

6.83%

Security Architecture

3.32%

Application Security

2.62%

Data Security

2.34%

Technical Support

5.46%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Entry Level Cyber Security?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Entry Level Cyber Security are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £60,630 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £56,556, and Manchester pays around £53,812 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , an Data and Cyber Security Manager makes more than an Entry Level Cyber Security. An Data and Cyber Security Manager earns an average annual salary of £65,263. And an Entry Level Cyber Security earns an average annual salary of £56,139.

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

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