Cybersecurity pros face stagnant pay amid rising AI-driven threats

Cybersecurity professionals experienced significant wage stagnation in 2025, with 71% globally and 77% in the UK seeing no pay increases despite growing workloads and responsibilities. This trend contrasts with other tech roles, where a larger percentage received raises, leading to decreased job satisfaction and increased burnout within the cybersecurity field. The article suggests that the effectiveness of cybersecurity teams may be breeding complacency among leadership, while AI simultaneously escalates the complexity and volume of threats. AI

IMPACT Cybersecurity roles face increasing pressure and potential burnout due to AI-driven threat escalation, impacting talent retention.

RANK_REASON The article provides an analysis of industry trends and expert opinions on cybersecurity compensation and workload.

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