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Cybersecurity Pay Stalls as Nearly Half Plan to Leave, Harvey Nash Finds

Stagnant pay signals a growing retention risk during a faster AI-driven threat cycle.

Overview

  • A global survey of 3,646 tech workers found 49% of cybersecurity staff plan to switch jobs within a year.
  • Only 29% of security professionals received a raise in 2025, the lowest share across major IT roles.
  • Twenty-three percent of cybersecurity employees describe themselves as unhappy in their jobs, reflecting low recognition.
  • Just 22% report their organization increased security resources after headline 2025 breaches.
  • Experts warn AI is widening the attack surface and speeding up assaults, echoing recent alerts that severe incidents are rising.