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Security Consultant Salary Benchmark in United Kingdom

The median Security Consultant salary in United Kingdom is £64K in 2026, with a typical range from £64K to £64K. Year-on-year movement is still building as more matched salary data is published. London & South East currently leads city pay at £71K.

National Median Salary

£64K

United Kingdom benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

£64K
£50K£78K

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

25%

YoY Momentum

Trend building

Median salary benchmark

£64K

annual - 2026

Typical salary range

£64K-£64K

25th-75th percentile

Year-on-year pay movement

Trend building

trend data building

Forward pay outlook

Building

More data needed

Permanent Salary Benchmark for Security Consultant

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

£64K
£50K£78K

Low

£50K

P25

£64K

Median

£64K

P75

£64K

High

£78K

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

After Income Tax & National Insurance · single, standard PAYE

Entry

Take-home/year

£47,677

Effective rate

25.5%

Median

Take-home/year

£47,677

Effective rate

25.5%

Senior

Take-home/year

£47,677

Effective rate

25.5%

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Is a Security Consultant hybrid salary worth the commute?

3-day/week office schedule · typical UK commute assumptions

Break-even remote salary

£49,700

minimum to match £64K hybrid

Annual commute impact

£8,380

costs + time value lost

Hours commuting/year

138 hrs

at 60 min/day, 3 days/wk

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Market Demand & Outlook

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

Limited Market Data

Demand level

Low

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

Top hiring locations

North, Midlands & ScotlandSouth West & WalesLondon & South East

Career outlook

Stable market outlook

Security Consultant pay is broadly stable, with current market guidance centered around £64K.

How Much Does a Security Consultant Earn by City?

Compare city salary ranges, confidence, and distance from the national median.

How does Security Consultant pay compare to similar roles?

Why Security Consultant Salaries Are at This Level

Security Consultants in United Kingdom earn a median salary of £64K in 2026, with a typical range from £64K at the 25th percentile to £64K at the 75th percentile. This benchmark reflects published market compensation data for annual annual pay across the United Kingdom market.

London & South East currently leads city pay at £71K, which is 11% above the national benchmark. City coverage for this role includes North, Midlands & Scotland, South West & Wales, London & South East, 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 Consultant Salary in United Kingdom

What is the median Security Consultant salary in United Kingdom?

The median Security Consultant salary in United Kingdom is £64K in 2026. The typical range runs from £64K at the 25th percentile to £64K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

Is Security Consultant salary increasing in United Kingdom?

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

How does Security Consultant salary vary by city in United Kingdom?

Security Consultant salaries vary across United Kingdom. London & South East leads at £71K (+11% vs the national benchmark), while North, Midlands & Scotland sits at £64K. Use the city breakdown above to compare all locations.

What does a Security Consultant take home after tax in United Kingdom?

A Security Consultant earning the median £64K gross in United Kingdom will take home a net amount after income tax and other deductions. Use the PayMetric Labs take-home calculator on this page for an exact breakdown by tax band.

Is a £64K Security Consultant hybrid role worth the commute in the UK?

On a 3-day hybrid schedule with a typical UK commute (€15/day travel, 60-minute round trip, daily meal premium, annual wardrobe costs), your true net income at £64K is approximately £39,297 per year, compared to £47,677 net without any commute. The commute costs £8,380 per year in direct expenses and lost time. A fully remote role paying £49,700 would leave you equally well off.

What remote salary is equivalent to a £64K hybrid Security Consultant salary in the UK?

Assuming a 3-day hybrid schedule with typical commute costs, you would need a remote salary of at least £49,700 to match the true net value of a £64K hybrid Security Consultant role in the UK. For a 5-day fully in-office role, the break-even remote salary rises to £42,400, as the higher office frequency increases travel, meal, and time costs significantly.

How many hours per year does a Security Consultant in the UK spend commuting?

On a 3-day hybrid schedule with a 60-minute round trip, a Security Consultant in the UK spends approximately 138 hours commuting per year, equivalent to 17 full working days. Valued at the implied hourly rate for a £64K salary (£37/hr), that time is worth £5,120 annually.

How does the 2026 Return to Office trend affect Security Consultant compensation in the UK?

As more employers in the UK reintroduce hybrid or full in-office mandates in 2026, the true value of a Security Consultant salary depends increasingly on the number of required office days. At £64K, each additional day in the office costs roughly £2,627 per year in direct and time costs (moving from 3 to 5 days). Candidates evaluating offers should compare true net income rather than gross salary alone.

How reliable is this Security Consultant salary benchmark?

This benchmark is derived from verified market compensation data and is rated Limited Market Data. Confidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.

Is Security Consultant pay increasing?

There is not enough matched prior-year data yet to publish a reliable growth figure. Growth is matched using the closest comparable prior-year role, location, seniority, currency, and salary type available in the salary intelligence tables.