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Ethical Hacker

Average Ethical Hacker Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

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$69,000
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Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$39k
MEDIAN
$69k
75%
$108k

The average salary for an Ethical Hacker is $69,000 in 2025

Base Salary
$39k - $108k
Total Pay
$39k - $108k
Based on 8 salary profiles (last updated Mar 10 2020)
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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

Medical
83%
Dental
83%
Vision
67%
None
17%

Gender Breakdown for Ethical Hackers

Male
75.0%
Female
25.0%
This data is based on 4 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 Washington?

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

What is the lowest pay for Ethical Hackers in Washington?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Ethical Hacker in Washington 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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