How Much Does a Security Specialist Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Security Specialist in the United Kingdom is £38,425, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £36,945 to £44,346, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £36,945

50TH(Median) £38,425

75TH £44,346

Security Specialist Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Security Specialist Salary	£36,945	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Security Specialist Salary	£38,425	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Security Specialist Salary	£44,346	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Security Specialist Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£36,945

Average £38,425/year

£44,346

£3,079

Average £3,202/month

£3,696

£710

Average £739/week

£853

£18

Average £18/hour

£21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£44,346	£3,696	£853	£21
Average	£38,425	£3,202	£739	£18
25th Percentile	£36,945	£3,079	£710	£18

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Security Specialist salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Security Specialist is about £38,425 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,202, and a weekly pay of around £739. Click the switch button below to see more details about Security Specialist hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Security Specialists Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Security Specialist's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £37,586 - £38,425, while Intermediate make £37,652 - £38,602, Senior earn £37,983 - £39,927, Specialist earn £39,044 - £42,490, Expert can reach £39,309 - £42,755 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Security Specialist	£38,160
Intermediate Level Security Specialist	£38,204
Senior Level Security Specialist	£38,867
Specialist Level Security Specialist	£41,341
Expert Level Security Specialist	£41,518

Entry Level	1%
Intermediate Level	1%
Senior Level	1%
Specialist Level	8%
Expert Level	8%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Security Specialist?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Security Specialist are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £41,499 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £38,710, and Manchester pays around £36,832 annually.

Which Job Pays More: IS Security Manager or Security Specialist?

As of April 22, 2025 , a IS Security Manager makes more than a Security Specialist. A IS Security Manager earns an average annual salary of £52,795. And a Security Specialist earns an average annual salary of £38,425.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
IS Security Manager	£45,010 £60,636
Information Security Manager	£58,814 £77,411
Information Security Supervisor	£44,906 £60,495
Information Security Officer	£33,284 £46,423
Cyber Security Engineer	£41,236 £55,554

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