Penetration tester salary in United States

The average salary for a Penetration Tester is $123,540 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 245 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 24, 2026.

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Penetration Tester salaries typically range between a low of $78,929 and a high of $193,367 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Penetration Tester include Colorado Springs, CO at $153,779 per year, New York, NY at $135,892 per year, and McLean, VA at $135,813 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Penetration Tester include MERCOR ($507,000 per year) and Akraya Inc. ($232,700 per year).