The US cybersecurity market isn’t short on talent, but it is becoming more fluid and more competitive.

What’s changing isn’t just pay, it’s behaviour. People are more selective, more informed, and more aware of what the market looks like. They’re not moving for the sake of it, but they’re also not staying if something better aligns.

Hiring is still active, but it’s less predictable than it was. Processes are taking longer, expectations shift partway through, and what organisations want doesn’t always line up with what the market is willing to accept.

That’s where most of the friction is now.

This report is based on self-reported data from cybersecurity professionals across the US. It reflects how people are thinking about moves, what they prioritise, and how decisions are actually being made across compensation, benefits, and role structure.

If you’re hiring, or thinking about your next move, it should give you a clear view of where the market is now and how it’s shifting.

The UK cyber market isn’t short on talent but it is becoming more mobile than most teams realise and increasingly competitive. What’s changing isn’t just pay, it’s behaviour. People are more selective, more informed, and far more aware of what’s out there. They’re not jumping at the first opportunity, but they’re also not waiting around if something better comes along. At the same time, hiring hasn’t necessarily slowed but it has become less predictable. Processes are taking longer, expectations are shifting mid-cycle, and alignment between what companies want and what candidates expect isn’t always there from the outset. That’s where most of the friction is coming from. This report is built from what people in the UK market are actually seeing right now how they’re thinking about moves, what they’re prioritising, and how decisions are being made on both sides. If you’re hiring, or thinking about your next move, it should give you a clearer sense of where things stand and where they’re starting to shift.

If you are responsible for hiring, retaining, or benchmarking cyber talent in Ireland, this report gives you more than salary bands. Based on 2,520 respondents, it shows where retention risk is building, how far external moves are outpacing internal increases, which roles are seeing the strongest pay movement, and what candidates now prioritise most when evaluating an opportunity. For CISOs, Heads of Security, and hiring leaders, it is a practical benchmark for compensation, workforce planning, and retention in 2026.

Welcome to Cybershark Recruitment’s First annual Cyber Security Salary Survey for the USA.

Knowledge is power, and the Cybershark Recruitment USA Cyber Security Salary Survey delivers it straight to you.

For organisations, this survey provides clarity on competitive compensation packages, helping you attract and retain top-tier talent in an increasingly competitive landscape.

For candidates, it’s a roadmap to understanding your true market value and navigating your next career move with confidence.

Welcome to Cybershark Recruitment’s Forth annual Cyber Security Salary Survey for the UK.

Knowledge is power, and the Cybershark Recruitment UK Cyber Security Salary Survey delivers it straight to you.

For organisations, this survey provides clarity on competitive compensation packages, helping you attract and retain top-tier talent in an increasingly competitive landscape.

For candidates, it’s a roadmap to understanding your true market value and navigating your next career move with confidence.

Welcome to Cybershark Recruitment’s Forth annual Cyber Security Salary Survey for Ireland.

Knowledge is power, and the Cybershark Recruitment Irish Cyber Security Salary Survey delivers it straight to you.

For organisations, this survey provides clarity on competitive compensation packages, helping you attract and retain top-tier talent in an increasingly competitive landscape.

For candidates, it’s a roadmap to understanding your true market value and navigating your next career move with confidence.

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Welcome to Cybershark Recruitment’s Third annual Cyber Security Salary Survey for Ireland.

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Welcome to Cybershark Recruitment’s Second annual Cyber Security Salary Survey for Ireland.

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Welcome to Cybershark Recruitment’s First annual Cyber Security Salary Survey for Ireland.