Ethical Hacker Salary in Appleton, Wisconsin

Ethical Hacker Salary in Appleton, WI

How much does an Ethical Hacker make in Appleton, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Ethical Hacker in Appleton, WI is $101,038. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $90,043 to $109,102, with most professionals earning between $80,033 and $116,445.

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10th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $80,033 Appleton,WI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $90,043 Appleton,WI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $101,038 Appleton,WI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $109,102 Appleton,WI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $116,445 Appleton,WI April 01, 2025
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What is an Ethical Hacker ?

The term "white hat" in Internet slang refers to an ethical computer hacker, or a computer security expert, who specializes in penetration testing and in other testing methodologies that ensures the security of an organization's information systems. Ethical hacking is a term meant to imply a broader category than just penetration testing. Contrasted with black hat, a malicious hacker, the name comes from Western films, where heroic and antagonistic cowboys might traditionally wear a white and a black hat respectively. While a white hat hacker hacks under good intentions with permission, and a...

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    Network Security System Analyst II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Ethical Hacker

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Network Security System Analyst IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ethical Hacker in Appleton, WI. The base salary for Ethical Hacker ranges from $90,043 to $109,102 with the average base salary of $101,038. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,043 to $109,102 with the average total cash compensation of $101,038.

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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

Appleton, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Ethical Hacker: Penetration Testing

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