Cybersecurity Bootcamp Salary & Job Report 2026: Europe, UK, and North America

In many European markets, bootcamp graduates starting in roles like SOC Analyst or Junior Cybersecurity Analyst can expect around €30k–€45k in Southern/Eastern Europe and €40k–€55k in Western and Northern Europe. If you already have some IT experience or land a role in a major tech or finance hub, You may be able to approach the mid‑level ranges (€55k–€75k) faster than a pure beginner.

For the UK, realistic entry‑level expectations after a bootcamp are around £30k–£40k, rising to £35k–£45k in London and other high‑cost hubs. As you gain 2–5 years of experience, demonstrate impact in incidents or projects, and earn one or two certifications, moving into the £45k–£65k range is a reasonable medium‑term target.

The market is more competitive than a few years ago, but it’s far from saturated. Global studies show a workforce gap of several million cybersecurity professionals, Europe alone is short hundreds of thousands of skilled people.