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Head Of Security Operations Salary in United Kingdom

The average Head Of Security Operations salary in United Kingdom is centered around a median of £120K in 2026. The Head Of Security Operations salary range in United Kingdom typically runs from £120K to £120K. Year-on-year movement is still building as more matched records are published. Midlands currently leads city pay at £125K.

National Median Salary

£120K

United Kingdom benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

£120K
£90K£150K

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

25%

YoY Momentum

Trend building

Median salary benchmark

£120K

Annual - 2026

Typical salary range

£120K-£120K

25th-75th percentile

Year-on-year pay movement

Trend building

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Forward pay outlook

Building

More data needed

What Does a Head Of Security Operations Actually Earn?

Annual salary benchmarks for Head Of Security Operations in United Kingdom, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.

£120K
£90K£150K

Low

£90K

P25

£120K

Median

£120K

P75

£120K

High

£150K

Head Of Security Operations Take-Home Pay in the UK (2026/27)

After Income Tax & National Insurance · single, standard PAYE

Entry

Take-home/year

£75,914

Effective rate

36.7%

Median

Take-home/year

£75,914

Effective rate

36.7%

Senior

Take-home/year

£75,914

Effective rate

36.7%

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Market Demand & Outlook

Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for Head Of Security Operations

Limited Market Data

Demand level

Low

Based on hiring signals relative to similar roles in this market.

Top hiring locations

North East EnglandSouth West EnglandWalesMidlands

Career outlook

Stable market outlook

Head Of Security Operations pay is broadly stable, with current market guidance centered around £120K.

How does Head Of Security Operations pay compare to similar roles?

Why Head Of Security Operations Salaries Are at This Level

Head Of Security Operationss in United Kingdom earn a median salary of £120K in 2026, with a typical range from £120K at the 25th percentile to £120K at the 75th percentile. This benchmark reflects published market compensation data for annual annual pay across the United Kingdom market.

Midlands currently leads city pay at £125K, which is 4% above the national benchmark. City coverage for this role includes North East England, South West England, Wales, London, Scotland, Midlands, North West England, Northern Ireland, helping you compare local pay differences without needing separate city-role pages.

At experience level, and upper bands continue to trend above the median. Demand is currently steady for this role based on recent coverage and salary momentum signals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Head Of Security Operations Salary in United Kingdom

What is the median Head Of Security Operations salary in United Kingdom?

The median Head Of Security Operations salary in United Kingdom is £120K in 2026. The typical range runs from £120K at the 25th percentile to £120K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

Is Head Of Security Operations salary increasing in United Kingdom?

Year-on-year trend data is not yet available for this role. Check back as the dataset grows.