Ethical Hacker Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Ethical Hacker Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does an Ethical Hacker make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Ethical Hacker in Chicago, IL is $107,920. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $96,176 to $116,534, with most professionals earning between $85,484 and $124,376.

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10th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $85,484 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $96,176 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $107,920 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $116,534 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $124,376 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $96,176 10% $85,484 90% $124,376 75% $116,534 $107,920 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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    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 Chicago, IL. The base salary for Ethical Hacker ranges from $96,176 to $116,534 with the average base salary of $107,920. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $96,176 to $116,534 with the average total cash compensation of $107,920.

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