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Ethical Hacker

Average Ethical Hacker Salary in San Jose, California

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$103,500
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The average salary for an Ethical Hacker is $103,500 in 2025

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$0 - $104k
Total Pay
$0 - $121k
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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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Dental
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Vision
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FAQs About Ethical Hackers

What is the highest pay for Ethical Hackers in San Jose?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Ethical Hacker in San Jose is $NaN / year

What is the lowest pay for Ethical Hackers in San Jose?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Ethical Hacker in San Jose is $NaN / year

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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