Median salary
$193,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$160k – $212.5k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
78.4%
40 of 51 roles
Live roles
51
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Member of Technical Staff (Offensive Security Engineer)
Security Engineer, Offensive Security
Security Engineer, Level 5, Offensive Security
Senior Offensive Security Engineer
Senior Offensive Security Engineer
Staff Security Engineer (Penetration Tester)
Sr. Staff Security Engineer – AI, VMR, Offensive Security
Senior Information Security Engineer, Offensive Security
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Samsara
|
$198,088 | 5 |
| GR GRVTY | $212,500 | 3 |
| DR DRW | $225,000 | 2 |
Robinhood
|
$219,750 | 2 |
Anduril Industries
|
$193,000 | 2 |
| SA Salesforce | $189,900 | 2 |
Fortreum
|
$145,000 | 2 |
TP-Link Systems Inc.
|
$106,000 | 2 |
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How much do Penetration Tester roles in United States pay?
The median salary for Penetration Tester roles in United States is $193,000 per year. Most pay falls between $160,000 (25th percentile) and $212,500 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $137,700 to $256,000.
These figures are computed live from 51 active Penetration Tester roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 40 (78.4%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Penetration Tester roles in United States include Perplexity, Anthropic, Snap Inc. and DRW.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Penetration Tester salary in United States?
- The median is $193,000 per year, with most pay between $160,000 and $212,500 (25th–75th percentile), based on 40 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Penetration Tester salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $137,700 to $256,000 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $193,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.