As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Ethical Hacker in California is $115,189. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $102,654 to $124,382, with most professionals earning between $91,241 and $132,753.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary | $91,241 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary | $102,654 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary | $115,189 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary | $124,382 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Ethical Hacker Salary | $132,753 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
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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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $118,337 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $120,777 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $124,312 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $118,247 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $115,502 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $122,686 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $118,495 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $112,498 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $137,934 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $137,618 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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