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Average base salary
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$118,543
per year
The average salary for a penetration tester is $118,543 per year in the United States.
Most common benefits
- Referral program
- 401(k) matching
- Food provided
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
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Most common benefits for Penetration Testers
- Referral program
- 401(k) matching
- Food provided
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- On-site gym
- Parental leave
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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83% of Penetration testers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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