Ethical Hacker Salary in Passaic, New Jersey

Ethical Hacker Salary in Passaic, NJ

How much does an Ethical Hacker make in Passaic, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Ethical Hacker in Passaic, NJ is $129,033. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $115,701 to $145,052, with most professionals earning between $103,562 and $159,636.

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10th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $103,562 Passaic,NJ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $115,701 Passaic,NJ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $129,033 Passaic,NJ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $145,052 Passaic,NJ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $159,636 Passaic,NJ April 01, 2025
25% $115,701 10% $103,562 90% $159,636 75% $145,052 $129,033 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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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 Passaic, NJ. The base salary for Ethical Hacker ranges from $115,701 to $145,052 with the average base salary of $129,033. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $119,532 to $154,123 with the average total cash compensation of $135,225.

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About Passaic, New Jersey    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 3.244 square miles (8.401 km2), including 3.146 square miles (8.149 km2) of....More

Passaic, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Ethical Hacker: Penetration Testing

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