Exploit Developer Salary in the United States

How much does an Exploit Developer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Exploit Developer in the United States is $83,230 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, an Exploit Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,550
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,727 to $87,062
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,538
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Exploit Developer Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $87,062 $7,255 $1,674 $42
Average $83,230 $6,936 $1,601 $40
25th Percentile $79,727 $6,644 $1,533 $38
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Key Factors That Influence Exploit Developer Salaries

An Exploit Developer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Exploit Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Exploit Developer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $82,500
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $82,744
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,230
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $83,960
  • Expert (over 8 years): $85,542
Levels Salary
Entry Level Exploit Developer$82,500
Intermediate Level Exploit Developer$82,744
Senior Level Exploit Developer$83,230
Specialist Level Exploit Developer$83,960
Expert Level Exploit Developer$85,542
$82,500 0 yr
$82,744 < 2 yrs
$83,230 2-4 yrs
$83,960 5-8 yrs
$85,542 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Exploit Developers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $104,978
  • San Francisco: $103,946
  • Oakland: $101,641

What Skills Can Increase an Exploit Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 19.03% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Commercial Loans (Mentioned in 2.22% Job Postings): A commercial loan is a debt-based funding arrangement between a business and a financial institution such as a bank. It is typically used to fund major capital expenditures and/or cover operational costs that the company may otherwise be unable to afford.
  • Loan Review (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Loan review is a process routinely used by banks to assess the current value of loan portfolios. Provisioning is a technique to translate loan review results into the balance sheet.
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Analysis 19.03%
Commercial Loans 2.22%
Loan Review 1.15%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Exploit Developer's salary.
  • Analytical Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Financial Services: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analytical Skills
 $97,379
17%
Financial Services
 $97,379
17%
Accounting
 $92,385
11%
Credit Risk
 $92,385
11%
Word Processing
 $91,553
10%
Business Administration
 $91,553
10%
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How Education impacts an Exploit Developer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Exploit Developers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Exploit Developer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $86,023 and $92,935).

Exploit Developer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Exploit Developer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 16.7%
High School 16.7%
Associates 10.0%
Bachelors 46.7%
Masters 23.3%
Doctorate 3.3%
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Exploit Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Exploit Developer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$79,727
Average $83,230/year
$87,062
$6,644
Average $6,936/month
$7,255
$1,533
Average $1,601/week
$1,674
$38
Average $40/hour
$42
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $87,062 $7,255 $1,674 $42
Average $83,230 $6,936 $1,601 $40
25th Percentile $79,727 $6,644 $1,533 $38

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Salary Trends for Exploit Developer

Salaries for an Exploit Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $89,703 in 2023 to around $87,565 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Exploit Developer salary trends, .

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