Cyprus is fast emerging as a competitive market for professionals in fintech, tech, finance, and iGaming. The latest Workforce Insights Q4 2024 / 2025 report from Emerald Zebra reveals detailed salary ranges and job satisfaction levels across multiple sectors. In this post, we dive deep into each industry segment—from C-Level roles to specialized positions in accounting and engineering—to help you understand what to expect and how to position yourself for success in Cyprus.
1. C-Level & Executive Management Salary Trends in Cyprus
Overview:
C-level roles define strategy and drive growth. Salaries vary widely across experience levels, with senior executives in fintech, tech, finance, and iGaming earning up to €300K annually.
Job Title | Junior (€) | Mid (€) | Senior (€) |
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | 36,000 – 72,000 | 72,000 – 144,000 | 85,000 – 300,000 |
Chief Information Officer (CIO) | 48,000 – 78,000 | 73,000 – 120,000 | 81,000 – 180,000 |
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | 48,000 – 78,000 | 50,000 – 168,000 | 87,000 – 210,000 |
Chief Data Officer (CDO) | 24,000 – 66,000 | 64,000 – 84,000 | 75,000 – 120,000 |
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) | 30,000 – 72,000 | 72,000 – 144,000 | 100,000 – 200,000 |
Chief Sales Officer (CSO) | 30,000 – 36,000 | 36,000 – 75,000 | 65,000 – 200,000 |
Chief Product Officer (CPO) | 60,000 – 78,000 | 78,000 – 125,000 | 120,000 – 180,000 |
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | 60,000 – 96,000 | 80,000 – 144,000 | 90,000 – 240,000 |
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | – | – | 110,000 – 144,000 |
Chief Operating Officer (COO) | 30,000 – 78,000 | 78,000 – 125,000 | 100,000 – 180,000 |
Chief Dealer Officer | 30,000 – 60,000 | 60,000 – 108,000 | 96,000 – 144,000 |
2. Human Resources Salary Trends in Cyprus
Overview:
HR professionals are crucial for talent management and culture building. Compensation ranges reflect varying responsibilities—from junior roles to senior leadership.
Job Title | Junior (€) | Mid (€) | Senior (€) |
Head of HR | 35,000 – 54,000 | 40,000 – 90,000 | 58,000 – 120,000 |
HR Business Partner | 42,000 – 48,000 | 48,000 – 54,000 | 54,000 – 60,000 |
Talent Acquisition Manager | 18,000 – 25,000 | 25,000 – 35,000 | 30,000 – 55,000 |
HR Manager | 25,000 – 30,000 | 30,000 – 75,000 | 42,000 – 84,000 |
HR Officer | 15,000 – 36,000 | 15,600 – 42,000 | 27,600 – 48,000 |
HR Administrator | 12,000 – 24,000 | 18,000 – 42,000 | 22,800 – 66,000 |
TA Officer / Recruiter / Specialist | 15,000 – 36,000 | 20,000 – 42,000 | 24,000 – 66,000 |
HR Specialist | 25,000 – 30,000 | 36,000 – 42,000 | 42,000 – 48,000 |
3. Engineering & Technology Salary Trends in Cyprus
Overview:
Demand for tech talent is strong in Cyprus. Both traditional IT roles and specialized development positions are well-compensated, with senior roles in some areas reaching high figures.
Job Title | Junior (€) | Mid (€) | Senior (€) |
Software Engineering Manager | – | 49,200 – 65,000 | 58,800 – 170,000 |
Software Engineering Team Lead | 33,600 – 38,000 | 40,000 – 46,000 | 47,000 – 90,000 |
Frontend Developer | 18,000 – 54,000 | 30,000 – 66,000 | 40,000 – 78,000 |
Backend Developer | 18,000 – 42,000 | 38,400 – 75,000 | 49,200 – 78,000 |
Full Stack Engineer | 20,000 – 35,000 | 35,000 – 65,000 | 40,800 – 82,000 |
Mobile/iOS Developer | 24,000 – 35,000 | 36,000 – 70,000 | – |
Android Developer | 24,000 – 35,000 | 36,000 – 55,000 | – |
Java Developer | 25,000 – 35,000 | 50,000 – 65,000 | 60,000 – 75,000 |
Python Developer | 24,000 – 35,000 | 55,000 – 60,000 | 65,000 – 80,000 |
C++ Developer | 24,000 – 32,000 | 40,000 – 50,000 | 50,000 – 70,000 |
C# Developer | 25,000 – 35,000 | 38,000 – 50,000 | 55,000 – 80,000 |
QA Engineer (Manual) | 18,000 – 50,000 | 22,000 – 54,000 | 40,000 – 55,000 |
QA Engineer (Automation) | 20,000 – 25,000 | 30,000 – 54,000 | 50,000 – 75,000 |
DevOps Engineer | 20,000 – 42,000 | 33,000 – 66,000 | 66,000 – 103,000 |
4. Data Science & Analytics Salary Trends in Cyprus
Overview:
Data professionals are in high demand as businesses shift to data-driven strategies. Roles range from Data Engineers to Business Intelligence Analysts with senior positions well-compensated.
Job Title | Junior (€) | Mid (€) | Senior (€) |
Data Engineer | 20,000 – 28,000 | 30,000 – 70,000 | 45,000 – 74,000 |
Business Intelligence Analyst | 15,000 – 48,000 | 22,000 – 60,000 | 32,000 – 80,000 |
Data Scientist | – | 45,000 – 60,000 | 60,000 – 74,000 |
Risk Analyst | 19,200 – 27,000 | 24,000 – 36,000 | 33,000 – 35,000 |
5. Marketing & Communications, Design Salary Trends in Cyprus
Overview:
Creative and strategic roles in marketing and design are essential as brands compete in a digital landscape. Compensation reflects a range of responsibilities, from strategic leadership to operational execution.
Job Title | Junior (€) | Mid (€) | Senior (€) |
Head of Marketing | 50,000 – 60,000 | 45,000 – 72,000 | 48,000 – 120,000 |
Marketing Manager | 15,000 – 39,600 | 25,400 – 48,000 | 48,000 – 72,000 |
Marketing Coordinator/Assistant | 14,400 – 32,000 | 20,400 – 35,000 | 26,400 – 33,600 |
Digital Marketing Manager | 18,000 – 35,000 | 27,600 – 55,000 | 36,000 – 45,000 |
Social Media Manager | 14,400 – 48,000 | 24,000 – 66,000 | 33,600 – 78,000 |
Content Manager | 14,400 – 30,000 | 24,000 – 45,000 | 33,500 – 54,000 |
SEO/SEM Specialist | 18,000 – 48,000 | 27,600 – 66,000 | 38,400 – 84,000 |
PR/Communications Manager | 14,400 – 38,400 | 24,000 – 48,000 | 33,600 – 66,000 |
UI/UX Designer | 16,800 – 27,000 | 24,000 – 48,000 | 32,400 – 80,000 |
Graphic Designer | 14,400 – 30,000 | 24,000 – 37,000 | 28,800 – 55,000 |
6. Sales & Business Development Salary Trends in Cyprus
Overview:
Sales and business development roles are dynamic, often combining a base salary with performance-based incentives. The range reflects the diversity of roles from strategic leadership to client management.
Job Title | Junior (€) | Mid (€) | Senior (€) |
Head of Sales/BD | 30,000 – 60,000 | 40,000 – 60,000 | 54,000 – 110,000 |
Sales Manager/BD Manager | 15,000 – 30,000 | 30,000 – 49,200 | 33,600 – 60,000 |
Country Manager/Regional Manager | 18,000 – 51,600 | 22,800 – 60,000 | 27,600 – 60,000 |
Sales Executive/Account Manager | 12,000 – 40,800 | 15,600 – 48,000 | 19,200 – 66,000 |
Retention Agent | 14,400 – 33,600 | 18,000 – 42,000 | 21,600 – 54,000 |
Conversion Agent | 12,000 – 25,000 | 15,600 – 36,000 | 19,200 – 48,000 |
Partnership Manager | 14,400 – 30,000 | 19,200 – 35,000 | 22,800 – 70,000 |
Affiliate Manager | 18,000 – 42,000 | 24,000 – 48,000 | 36,000 – 65,500 |
7. Customer Success & Support Salary Trends in Cyprus
Overview:
Roles in customer success and support are key to maintaining high client satisfaction. Salary ranges in this sector reflect positions from front-line support to managerial roles.
Job Title | Junior (€) | Mid (€) | Senior (€) |
Customer Success Manager | 20,000 – 42,000 | 30,000 – 55,500 | 40,000 – 85,000 |
Customer Support Representative | 12,000 – 27,000 | 21,600 – 30,000 | 25,200 – 36,000 |
Office Manager | 12,000 – 26,400 | 20,000 – 39,300 | 28,800 – 45,000 |
Personal Assistant | 15,000 – 36,000 | 15,000 – 60,000 | 25,000 – 84,000 |
Administrator/Corporate Admin | 12,000 – 25,000 | 18,000 – 30,000 | 25,200 – 40,000 |
Receptionist | 12,000 – 20,400 | 15,000 – 25,200 | 23,000 – 27,600 |
8. Accounting Salary Trends in Cyprus
Overview:
Accounting and finance positions are foundational to organizational success. Salary ranges increase significantly with experience, reflecting the strategic importance of these roles.
Job Title | Junior (€) | Mid (€) | Senior (€) |
Financial Controller | 45,000 – 66,000 | 45,000 – 78,000 | 60,000 – 115,000 |
Finance/Accounting Manager | – | 25,000 – 45,000 | 40,000 – 70,000 |
Assistant Controller | 35,000 – 45,000 | 45,000 – 51,000 | 43,000 – 51,000 |
Assistant Finance Manager | 20,000 – 25,000 | 25,000 – 40,000 | 40,000 – 45,000 |
Financial Reporting Manager | 21,600 – 24,000 | 24,000 – 55,000 | 42,000 – 81,600 |
Audit Manager/Internal Audit | 15,000 – 42,000 | 35,000 – 54,000 | 55,000 – 130,000 |
Accountant (Qualified) | 17,000 – 32,400 | 24,000 – 40,000 | 27,600 – 75,000 |
Accounts Payable/Receivable | 14,400 – 30,000 | 20,000 – 37,200 | 29,400 – 42,000 |
Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper | 15,000 – 30,000 | 18,000 – 33,600 | 19,200 – 40,440 |
Payroll Manager | 24,000 – 42,000 | 25,200 – 48,000 | 37,200 – 61,200 |
Payroll Accountant | 15,600 – 30,000 | 24,000 – 40,000 | 28,800 – 40,000 |
Treasury Manager | 24,000 – 35,000 | 28,800 – 55,000 | 42,400 – 125,000 |
Treasury Accountant | 24,000 – 35,000 | 28,800 – 36,000 | 36,000 – 50,000 |
Payments Operations Manager | 20,400 – 24,000 | 24,000 – 45,000 | 46,000 – 100,000 |
Payments Analyst | 15,000 – 30,000 | 21,600 – 45,000 | 27,600 – 55,000 |
Payment Processing Specialist | 19,200 – 30,000 | 25,200 – 36,000 | 31,200 – 61,200 |
Fraud Manager | 36,000 – 42,000 | 30,000 – 54,000 | 54,000 – 72,000 |
Fraud Analyst | 21,600 – 35,400 | 24,000 – 36,120 | 31,200 – 38,400 |
Back Office Operations Manager | 21,600 – 40,000 | 29,400 – 48,000 | 34,800 – 110,000 |
Back Office Administrator | 15,600 – 25,000 | 19,200 – 35,000 | 22,800 – 40,000 |
9. Trading & Execution Salary Trends in Cyprus
Overview:
Salary levels vary widely based on role specialization and market performance.
Job Title | Junior (€) | Mid (€) | Senior (€) |
Trade/Dealing Room Manager | 20,000 – 60,000 | 31,200 – 75,000 | 36,000 – 95,000 |
Trader/Dealer (CFD’s) | 15,600 – 42,000 | 20,400 – 60,000 | 26,400 – 84,000 |
Trader/Dealer (Other) | 20,000 – 24,000 | 24,000 – 44,400 | 30,000 – 54,000 |
Trade Support Officer | 20,000 – 25,000 | 25,000 – 30,000 | 31,200 – 45,600 |
Market Data/Risk Analyst | 18,000 – 30,000 | 22,800 – 36,000 | 28,800 – 66,000 |
10. Risk, Legal & Compliance Salary Trends in Cyprus
Overview:
As regulations tighten, roles in risk, legal, and compliance become increasingly critical. Salary ranges in this sector reflect the high level of responsibility and expertise required.
Job Title | Junior (€) | Mid (€) | Senior (€) |
Risk Manager | 26,400 – 60,000 | 31,200 – 66,000 | 35,000 – 96,000 |
Quantitative Risk Manager | – | 40,000 – 65,000 | 60,000 – 95,000 |
Risk Officer | 15,000 – 30,000 | 20,400 – 40,000 | 26,400 – 53,400 |
Head of Legal | 48,000 – 51,600 | 35,000 – 65,000 | 57,600 – 150,000 |
Legal Manager | – | 30,000 – 45,000 | 45,000 – 55,000 |
Legal Officer | 15,000 – 35,000 | 22,800 – 40,000 | 31,200 – 50,000 |
Head of Compliance | 30,000 – 60,000 | 35,000 – 72,000 | 48,000 – 120,000 |
Compliance Manager | 22,800 – 54,000 | 30,000 – 60,000 | 36,000 – 84,000 |
Compliance Officer | 15,000 – 45,600 | 22,800 – 45,600 | 31,200 – 70,000 |
Regulatory Compliance Officer | 36,000 – 42,000 | 42,000 – 50,400 | 50,400 – 60,000 |
Anti-Money Laundering Analyst | 18,000 – 36,000 | 30,000 – 42,000 | 32,400 – 55,000 |
Know Your Customer Analyst | 18,000 – 35,000 | 30,000 – 40,000 | 32,000 – 55,000 |
The Cyprus job market in 2024/2025 offers a wealth of opportunities across diverse sectors. Whether you’re an executive, a tech specialist, or an accounting professional, understanding the salary benchmarks and job satisfaction trends is key to making informed career decisions. Cyprus is a top destination for talent.
Recommendations for HR and Recruitment Strategies
- Refine Job Postings:
Incorporate detailed, transparent compensation information and clearly define role responsibilities based on industry benchmarks. - Strengthen Employer Branding:
Leverage the insights to promote your company as a competitive, forward-thinking employer that values transparency and career growth. - Utilize Data for Strategic Planning:
Regularly update your recruitment strategies and salary structures in response to evolving market trends, ensuring ongoing competitiveness. - Internal Career Progression:
Develop mentoring and training programs to help employees progress within your organization, thereby reducing turnover and maintaining a motivated workforce.
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Disclaimer:
The data presented in this report is based on the Emerald Zebra Cyprus Workforce Insights 2024 survey. Our findings are derived from responses collected from 550 employees working across fintech, tech, financial services, and iGaming sectors in Cyprus, supplemented by insights from a talent pool of over 20,000 screened candidates, job advert data, placement records, and our team’s deep industry expertise. The salary ranges and job satisfaction figures represent averages and ranges at the time of data collection and are subject to change as market conditions evolve. While we strive for accuracy, Emerald Zebra does not guarantee that all data is current or comprehensive, and the information provided should be used as a guide rather than a definitive source.
Your Questions on Cyprus Workforce Insights Q4 2024/2025 Answered
The Emerald Zebra Cyprus Workforce Insights 2024 report provides a detailed snapshot of salary trends and job satisfaction across key industries in Cyprus. In this FAQ/Q&A post, we address the most common questions from both job seekers and employers about the report and how to use its data effectively.
