Cyber Security Specialist salary in Australia
ANZSCO occupation: Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists
Last reviewed June 2026
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) · 2025 data. Annual figure derived from median weekly earnings × 52.
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- People employed
- 72,600
- Annual employment growth
- +3,300/yr
- Median age
- 41 yrs
- Works part-time
- 8%
- Female share
- 24%
- Main industry
- Health Care and Social Assistance
What does a cyber security specialist do?
Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists plan, develop, maintain, manage and administer organisations' database management systems, operating systems and security policies and procedures to ensure optimal database and system integrity, security, backup, reliability and performance.
Continually surveying the current computer site to determine future network needs and making recommendations for enhancements in the implementation of future servers and networks
How to become a cyber security specialist
Typical education for this occupation, and courses that lead to it.
Education held by people in this role
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Where cyber security specialists are employed
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a cyber security specialist earn in Australia?
The median cyber security specialist earns $127,972 per year ($2,461 per week, or about $66/hour), based on Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025).
What qualifications do you need to be a cyber security specialist?
Most cyber security specialists hold a bachelor degree (38.6% of workers). Pathways vary — see typical courses above.
Is cyber security specialist a job in demand in Australia?
Around 72,600 cyber security specialists are employed in Australia. Employment is changing by about +3,300 workers per year.
Earnings, employment and education data: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025). Used under CC BY 4.0. Annual figures derived from median weekly earnings × 52. Figures are estimates for guidance only.
