Global Penetration Tester Salary: USD 100,250

💰 The median salary for a Penetration Tester is USD 100,250 per year globally

📋 This salary info is based on 84 individual annual salaries reported during 2021 - 2022

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Job title
Penetration Tester
Experience level
all levels
Employee residence
global/worldwide
Working years
2021 - 2022
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84
Median USD
100,250
10th percentile USD
42,000
25th percentile USD
63,810
75th percentile USD
140,000
90th percentile USD
180,000

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