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Jobs requiring Penetration Testing pay a median of $200K in 2026, based on 556 active postings. Salary range: $160K–$250K. Top roles: Engineering, Security, Operations.
$200K median · $160K–$250K range · 556 postings analyzed
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| P25 (lower range) | $160K |
| P50 (median) | $200K |
| P75 (upper range) | $250K |
| Department / Role |
|---|
| Engineering |
| Security |
| Operations |
| Legal |
| AI/ML |
Amazon · Horizon3.ai · Accenture Federal Services · Dark Wolf Solutions · Weeghman & Briggs
Jobs requiring Penetration Testing pay a median of $200K in 2026, based on 556 active postings analyzed by Recruiting from Scratch.
The most common roles listing Penetration Testing are Engineering, Security, Operations, Legal, AI/ML positions.
Amazon · Horizon3.ai · Accenture Federal Services · Dark Wolf Solutions · Weeghman & Briggs
Salary data is drawn from 556 active job postings listing Penetration Testing as a required or preferred skill, tracked by Recruiting from Scratch. Figures represent the median of posted salary maximums (annual USD only).
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