How much does an Ethical Hacker make in Phoenix, AZ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Ethical Hacker in Phoenix, AZ is $103,158. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $91,932 to $111,392, with most professionals earning between $81,712 and $118,888.

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Ethical Hacker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $81,712 Phoenix,AZ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $91,932 Phoenix,AZ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $103,158 Phoenix,AZ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $111,392 Phoenix,AZ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $118,888 Phoenix,AZ April 01, 2025
25% $91,932 10% $81,712 90% $118,888 75% $111,392 $103,158 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 Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for Ethical Hacker ranges from $91,932 to $111,392 with the average base salary of $103,158. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,932 to $111,392 with the average total cash compensation of $103,158.

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About Phoenix, Arizona    Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to ....More

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