How much does an Ethical Hacker make?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Ethical Hacker in Baton Rouge, LA is $106,530. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $95,523 to $119,758, with most professionals earning between $85,501 and $131,801.

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Ethical Hacker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $85,501 Baton Rouge,LA January 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $95,523 Baton Rouge,LA January 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $106,530 Baton Rouge,LA January 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $119,758 Baton Rouge,LA January 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $131,801 Baton Rouge,LA January 01, 2025
25% $95,523 10% $85,501 90% $131,801 75% $119,758 $106,530 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ethical Hacker in Baton Rouge, LA. The base salary for Ethical Hacker ranges from $95,523 to $119,758 with the average base salary of $106,530. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,683 to $127,246 with the average total cash compensation of $111,639.

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About Baton Rouge, Louisiana    Baton Rouge (/ˌbætən ˈruːʒ/ BAT-ən ROOZH; from French bâton rouge [bɑtɔ̃ ʁuʒ] (listen), meaning 'red stick') is the capital of the U.S. state of Loui....More

Baton Rouge, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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