Ethical Hacker Salary in Kansas City, Missouri

Ethical Hacker Salary in Kansas City, MO

How much does an Ethical Hacker make in Kansas City, MO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Ethical Hacker in Kansas City, MO is $101,790. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $90,713 to $109,914, with most professionals earning between $80,628 and $117,311.

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10th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $80,628 Kansas City,MO April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $90,713 Kansas City,MO April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $101,790 Kansas City,MO April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $109,914 Kansas City,MO April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $117,311 Kansas City,MO 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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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Kansas City, MO. The base salary for Ethical Hacker ranges from $90,713 to $109,914 with the average base salary of $101,790. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,713 to $109,914 with the average total cash compensation of $101,790.

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About Kansas City, Missouri    Kansas City is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an estimated population of 488,943 in....More

Kansas City, Missouri  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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