Press Release, 20 March 2025
Surging demand for Web3 cybersecurity experts is sending salaries higher at the expense of Web2 specialists with pay in the European Union and Germany in particular beating the UK, new research from post-quantum security pioneers Naoris Protocol has found.
Its analysis shows in the UK Web3 cybersecurity and blockchain roles offer average salaries* of £70,000 rising to £90,000 for top positions. That beats the pay range** of £50,000 to £70,000 for mid-level positions such as Cyber Security Analysts in the UK.
Pay in the UK lags pay in the European Union and Germany* in particular where senior blockchain developers earn between €120,000 and €180,000 (£99,600 to £149,400). But the biggest pay gap is between the UK public sector and private sector – senior roles can pay as much as £120,000 in the private sector.
By comparison a Cyber Security Adviser role at the UK’s Ministry of Defence pays around £36,530 while HM Treasury advertised for a Head of Cyber Security with a salary up to £57,500. David Carvalho, CEO & Founder of Naoris Protocol says: “This growing pay disparity is not just about money; it’s a battle for talent, with the public sector and traditional tech roles losing ground to high-paying blockchain firms and private companies. This talent drain could expose critical infrastructure to severe cyber risks.
“The pay gap is partly explained by the scarcity of and demand for experts in blockchain technologies as well as the fast growth of decentralized finance and applications.
“However the pay gap poses a real risk to national security, as government agencies struggle to attract and retain skilled cybersecurity professionals.”
Naoris Protocol believes the public sector and Web2 companies need to reassess their compensation structures, invest in upskilling programs, and create pathways that make these roles more attractive.
Naoris highlights the role that Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) can play as a solution to growing cybersecurity challenges. In a significant step forward, Naoris Protocol recently released its Post-Quantum DePIN Testnet achieving 1m+ users in the first month, solidifying its position at the forefront of decentralized cybersecurity innovation. The company’s Post-Quantum powered Decentralized Security Layer.
Architecture is tailored to secure systems and validate assets beyond traditional cybersecurity perimeters. By fostering trust among devices, systems, and processes, Naoris Protocol empowers industries—from finance to healthcare—to transition from isolated silos to collaborative, decentralized models.
About Naoris Protocol
Naoris Protocol is revolutionizing cybersecurity and digital trust with the world’s first Decentralized Security Layer, — a Post-Quantum powered DePIN that secures Web2 & Web3 infrastructures, including L0, L1, L2, DEXes, bridges, and validators. By turning every device into a trusted validator node, our Decentralized Security Layer leverages the cutting- edge dPoSec consensus mechanism and Decentralized Swarm AI, to set a new standard in transparency, trust, and security — preparing Web2 and the blockchain ecosystem for a Post- Quantum future.
