How much does an Ethical Hacker make?
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$133,304
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Ethical Hacker is $133,304 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $109,495 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $23,809 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Industries
For an Ethical Hacker in United States
The top paying industry for an Ethical Hacker in United States is Information Technology with a median total pay of $157,558.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Ethical Hacker pay FAQ
The average salary for an Ethical Hacker is $133,304 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 74 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Ethical Hacker employees in United States.
The highest salary for an Ethical Hacker in United States is $182,460 per year.
The lowest salary for an Ethical Hacker in United States is $99,978 per year.
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