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Penetration Tester (Pentester): job description, salary and skills in United States

Reference estimate Updated November 2026
Median salary
130 000.00 USD

Salary range (gross annual)

100 000.00 USD Junior (P10)
130 000.00 USD Median
160 000.00 USD Senior (P90)
Entry levelMarketExpert

Source: Reference estimate · sample ≥ 30 (GDPR).

Most in-demand skills

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