Ethical Hacker Salary in Portland, Maine

Ethical Hacker Salary in Portland, ME

How much does an Ethical Hacker make in Portland, ME?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Ethical Hacker in Portland, ME is $105,121. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $93,682 to $113,512, with most professionals earning between $83,267 and $121,150.

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10th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $83,267 Portland,ME April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $93,682 Portland,ME April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $105,121 Portland,ME April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $113,512 Portland,ME April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $121,150 Portland,ME 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ethical Hacker in Portland, ME. The base salary for Ethical Hacker ranges from $93,682 to $113,512 with the average base salary of $105,121. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $93,682 to $113,512 with the average total cash compensation of $105,121.

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About Portland, Maine    Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a m....More

Portland, Maine  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

Ethical Hacker Salary in popular cities: Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland

Skills associated with Ethical Hacker: Penetration Testing

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