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Security Architect Salary in United Kingdom

The average Security Architect salary in United Kingdom is centered around a median of £83K in 2026. The Security Architect salary range in United Kingdom typically runs from £81K to £87K. Year-on-year movement is still building as more matched records are published. North East England currently leads city pay at £116K.

National Median Salary

£83K

United Kingdom benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

£83K
£67K£120K

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

61%

YoY Momentum

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Median salary benchmark

£83K

Annual - 2026

Typical salary range

£81K-£87K

25th-75th percentile

Year-on-year pay movement

Trend building

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Forward pay outlook

Building

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What Does a Security Architect Actually Earn?

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

£83K
£67K£120K

Low

£67K

P25

£81K

Median

£83K

P75

£87K

High

£120K

Security Architect Take-Home Pay in the UK (2026/27)

After Income Tax & National Insurance · single, standard PAYE

Entry

Take-home/year

£57,537

Effective rate

29.0%

Median

Take-home/year

£58,697

Effective rate

29.3%

Senior

Take-home/year

£61,017

Effective rate

29.9%

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Market Demand & Outlook

Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for Security Architect

Moderate Confidence

Demand level

Low

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

Top hiring locations

LondonScotlandNorthern IrelandMidlands

Career outlook

Stable market outlook

Security Architect pay is broadly stable, with current market guidance centered around £83K.

Why Security Architect Salaries Are at This Level

Security Architects in United Kingdom earn a median salary of £83K in 2026, with a typical range from £81K at the 25th percentile to £87K at the 75th percentile. This benchmark reflects published market compensation data for annual annual pay across the United Kingdom market.

North East England currently leads city pay at £116K, which is 40% above the national benchmark. City coverage for this role includes London, Scotland, Midlands, North West England, Northern Ireland, North East England, South West England, Wales, 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 Security Architect Salary in United Kingdom

What is the median Security Architect salary in United Kingdom?

The median Security Architect salary in United Kingdom is £83K in 2026. The typical range runs from £81K at the 25th percentile to £87K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

Is Security Architect salary increasing in United Kingdom?

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