Seventy-one percent of cybersecurity professionals experienced stagnant wages last year despite increased workloads and responsibilities. In the UK, 77 percent of security staff saw no salary increase in 2025, reflecting a global trend in the industry.

American tech companies are experiencing significant layoffs, with Oracle cutting thousands of jobs and Block reducing its workforce by over 4,000 roles. Major firms like Amazon and Meta have also announced redundancies, leading to minimal payroll growth among the largest tech companies from 2022 to 2025.