Penetration Testing
H-1B Salary Data · 14 certified filings
$176,732Avg. Salary
$118,400Minimum
$227,861Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Penetration Testing is $176,732 — 45% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 14 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Penetration Testing?
The average H-1B salary for Penetration Testing is $176,732 based on 14 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $118,400 to $227,861.
$176,732
Average
$118,400
Minimum
$227,861
Maximum
14
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Penetration Testing
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | $176,731 | 14 |
Section 2
Penetration Testing Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Redmond, WA | $171,208 | 8 |
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Quality Assurance Associate ($72,813)
Tester ($84,711)
Test Automation Eng Specialist ($101,669)
Quality Lead ($131,857)
QA Specialist ($85,395)
Quality Assurance (QA) Lead L3 ($90,014)
Senior Test Lead ($102,735)
ETL Tester ($89,103)
Quality Assurance Supervisor ($88,112)
AUTOMATION TESTER ($94,402)
Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Quality Assurance. Updated: Q1 FY2025.