Cyber security professionals vs Managers, directors and senior officials Salary (2025)

How do Cyber security professionals and Managers, directors and senior officials salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Cyber security professionals earns £564 more per year (1% higher)

Cyber security professionals

£53,114
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricCyber security professionalsManagers, directors and senior officialsDifference
Median Annual£53,114£52,550+£564
Mean Annual£59,094£66,373-£7,279
Monthly£4,426£4,379+£47
Weekly£1,021£1,011+£10
Hourly£25.54£25.26+£0.28

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCyber security professionalsManagers, directors and senior officials
10th (Entry)£33,181£24,107
25th£44,384£35,002
50th (Median)£53,114£52,550
75th£70,020£81,698
90th (Senior)£0£120,750
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Cyber security professionals or a Managers, directors and senior officials?
A Cyber security professionals earns more. The median salary for a Cyber security professionals is £53,114, whilst a Managers, directors and senior officials earns £52,550 — a difference of £564 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Cyber security professionals and a Managers, directors and senior officials?
The difference is £564 per year. Cyber security professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Cyber security professionals or a Managers, directors and senior officials?
From a salary perspective, Cyber security professionals offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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