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CISA Salary in United Kingdom 2026

In the UK, CISA is well recognised across the City of London’s financial sector, professional services, and the public sector. London commands the highest pay, with strong demand for IT-audit and technology-risk professionals in banking and consulting.

Estimated annual salary · United Kingdom · Mid · 3–5 yrs

£63,000

Typical range £50,000£78,000

The CISA premium: CISA-certified professionals in United Kingdom earn about 20% more than non-certified peers — roughly £11,000 extra a year at this level. The prep to earn it costs $9.

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Indicative ranges compiled from public salary sources (see methodology). Actual pay in United Kingdom varies by employer, city, and role.

CISA salary in United Kingdom by experience

How CISA-certified pay in United Kingdom progresses from entry level to management:

ExperienceLowMedianHigh
Entry · 0–2 yrs£35,000£45,000£55,000
Mid · 3–5 yrs£50,000£63,000£78,000
Senior · 6–10 yrs£75,000£92,000£112,000
Lead / Manager · 10+ yrs£100,000£122,000£150,000

Where CISA pays in United Kingdom

Demand and pay concentrate in United Kingdom’s main commercial hubs and in the sectors that run the most regulated IT environments.

Top hiring hubs

LondonManchesterEdinburghBirminghamLeeds

Sectors hiring CISA professionals

Banking & financial servicesBig 4 & consultingPublic sectorTechnology

Methodology & sources

Figures are indicative annual benchmarks for United Kingdom, compiled and cross-checked from public salary data, last updated May 2026. Sources include:

  • ISACA Salary Survey
  • Payscale — CISA certification salary data
  • Glassdoor
  • Robert Half Technology Salary Guide
  • Regional job boards (Indeed, Naukri, Bayt, Seek)

Benchmarks for guidance, not guarantees of pay. Local market conditions, employer, city, and individual experience all affect real compensation.

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