Security Penetration Tester Salary in Austin, TX

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Security Penetration Tester in Austin, TX is $103,449. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $92,409 to $116,925, with most professionals earning between $82,357 and $129,194.

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Security Penetration Tester

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Common responsibilities of a Security Penetration Tester

Actively continue education and technical skill development, improving security capabilities.

July 28, 2022

Provide subject matter expertise and guidance utilizing tools and techniques to conduct cyber vulnerability and penetration testing.

January 06, 2023

Assist management with the improvement of policy and procedure to support Security Testing and Red Team activities as well as other security duties which may arise.

February 12, 2023

Develop subject matter expertise of focused capabilities in the topics of database security, wireless security, or application and development security.

February 24, 2023

Assure the development of his/her professional skills to effectively meet the needs of our clients and internal staff.

March 05, 2023

Supports the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.

April 23, 2023

Execute penetration tests and security assessments, including internal & external networks, web and mobile applications, Windows and Linux environments, AWS architecture, IoT devices, and more.

May 05, 2023

Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.

May 08, 2023

Participate in developing security roadmap, adopt security best practices, and implement new ideas and innovations according to the industry trends.

May 11, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Security Penetration Tester in Austin, TX

Average Base Salary

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92409

116925

103449

Average Total Cash Compensation

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96202

125104

108330

What is the average salary for Security Penetration Tester in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Security Penetration Tester in Austin, TX. The base salary for Security Penetration Tester ranges from $92,409 to $116,925 with the average base salary of $103,449. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $96,202 to $125,104 with the average total cash compensation of $108,330.

View Average Salary for Security Penetration Tester as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$103,449	$92,409 - $116,925
Bonus	$4,881	$3,793 - $8,179
Total Pay	$108,330	$96,202 - $125,104

* 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.

Security Penetration Tester Salary Near Austin, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Round Rock, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,064 - $116,488	COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Killeen, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,858 - $107,371	COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Temple, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,317 - $106,686	COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE San Antonio, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,912 - $109,969	COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Waco, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,570 - $105,741	COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Houston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,165 - $117,881	COMPARE TO Austin, TX

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About Austin, Texas

Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 11th-most populous city in the United States and the 4th-most populous city in Texas. It is also the fastest growing large city in the United States, the second most populous state capital after Phoenix, Arizona, and the southernmost state capital in the contiguous United States. As of the U.S. Census Bureau's July 1, 2017 estimate, Austin had a population of 950,715 up from 790,491 at the 2010 census. The city is the cultural and economic center ...

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