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Ethical Hacker

Average Entry-Level Ethical Hacker with Cyber Security Skills Salary in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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₹500,000
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (INR)
25%
₹393k
MEDIAN
₹500k
75%
₹814k

The average salary for an Ethical Hacker is ₹500,000 in 2025

Base Salary
₹393k - ₹814k
Bonus
₹0 - ₹14k
Profit Sharing
₹0 - ₹79k
Total Pay
₹393k - ₹966k
Based on 6 salary profiles (last updated Mar 12 2021)
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What Do Ethical Hackers Do?

Ethical Hacker Tasks
  • Penetrate networks or computer systems to find and fix computer security vulnerabilities.
  • Perform application analysis, reverse engineering, malware analysis, protocol analysis, and debugging.
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Common Health Benefits for a Ethical Hacker

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Gender Breakdown for Ethical Hackers

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 2 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Ethical Hackers

What is the highest pay for Ethical Hackers in Chennai?

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What is the lowest pay for Ethical Hackers in Chennai?

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How can Ethical Hackers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Ethical Hacker is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Ethical Hacker that oversees more junior Ethical Hackers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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