Remote Penetration Tester Salary
Remote penetration tester jobs pay a median $164k base, with most roles between $136k and $190k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 18 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 47 open roles hiring now.
Remote penetration tester salary
The median base salary for a remote penetration tester is $164k per year, with most roles between $136k and $190k — across 18 employers that disclosed pay.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do remote penetration testers make?
The median base salary for a remote penetration tester is about $164k per year, with most roles between $136k and $190k — across 18 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote penetration testers?
Companies hiring remote penetration testers right now include Packetlabs, Bishop Fox, Jobgether, KeyBank, Gray Swan AI, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote penetration tester job?
Across current remote penetration tester postings, the most requested skills are Python, AWS, Go, Bash, Azure, GCP. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote penetration tester jobs require?
65% of open remote penetration tester roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a penetration tester remotely?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 47 open remote penetration tester roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of October 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote penetration tester jobs?
Every remote penetration tester job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.