Penetration Testers Salary in Texas
Penetration Testers in Texas earn a median of $111,530 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Computer Occupations, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $111,530
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($116,580)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 57,020
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,480; the top 10% earn over $174,300. Nationally the range is $55,940 to $188,470.
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Penetration Testers pay in Texas
How much do penetration testers make in Texas?
The median is $111,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,480 and the top 10% earn over $174,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for penetration testers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $116,580). Living costs are not included.