Ethical Hacker Salary in Seattle, Washington

Ethical Hacker Salary in Seattle, WA

How much does an Ethical Hacker make in Seattle, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Ethical Hacker in Seattle, WA is $115,439. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $102,877 to $124,653, with most professionals earning between $91,440 and $133,042.

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10th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $91,440 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $102,877 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $115,439 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $124,653 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $133,042 Seattle,WA 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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124653
115439

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
102877
124653
115439
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ethical Hacker in Seattle, WA. The base salary for Ethical Hacker ranges from $102,877 to $124,653 with the average base salary of $115,439. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $102,877 to $124,653 with the average total cash compensation of $115,439.

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About Seattle, Washington    Seattle (/siˈætəl/ (listen) see-AT-əl) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With an e....More

Seattle, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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