How much does an Ethical Hacker make in Waterloo, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Ethical Hacker in Waterloo, IA is $97,602. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $86,981 to $105,392, with most professionals earning between $77,311 and $112,485.

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Ethical Hacker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $77,311 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $86,981 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $97,602 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $105,392 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary $112,485 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
25% $86,981 10% $77,311 90% $112,485 75% $105,392 $97,602 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 Waterloo, IA. The base salary for Ethical Hacker ranges from $86,981 to $105,392 with the average base salary of $97,602. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,981 to $105,392 with the average total cash compensation of $97,602.

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About Waterloo, Iowa    Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0....More

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