How much does a Pen Tester make in Durham, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Pen Tester in Durham, NC is $53,767. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $48,221 to $59,819, with most professionals earning between $43,172 and $65,329.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Pen Tester in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Pen Tester in Durham, NC. The base salary for Pen Tester ranges from $48,221 to $59,819 with the average base salary of $53,767. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,694 to $61,076 with the average total cash compensation of $54,639.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $53,767 $48,221 - $59,819
Bonus $872 $473 - $1,256
Total Pay $54,639 $48,694 - $61,076
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,608 - $59,058 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,563 - $60,243 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,563 - $60,243 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,837 - $56,861 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,490 - $57,671 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,045 - $57,119 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Junior Pen Tester LOCATION Durham, NC MINIMUM SALARY $43,070 MAXIMUM SALARY $57,466
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About Durham, North Carolina    Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population t....More

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