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Penetration Testing Engineer salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for Penetration Testing Engineer roles in California, updated Nov 13, 2026.
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- Median base pay$199,000a year
- Typical range$155,700–$199,400Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$199,400and above
- Postings4with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Penetration Testing Engineer postings in California
- Senior Staff Penetration Testing EngineerPalo Alto Networks · Palo Alto, CA · $152K–$246K/yr · Posted Nov 3, 2026
- Senior Staff Penetration Testing EngineerPalo Alto Networks · Santa Clara, CA · $152K–$246K/yr · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Penetration Testing Engineer, MTSSales Force · Remote · $117K–$194K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Senior Staff Penetration Testing Engineer (InfoSec)Palo Alto Networks · Santa Clara, CA · $152K–$246K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026
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Questions and answers
How much does a Penetration Testing Engineer make in California?
The median posted base pay for Penetration Testing Engineer jobs in California is $199K a year, from 4 job postings with pay at 2 companies.
What is the typical Penetration Testing Engineer pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $156K–$199K. The top 10% list $199K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $156K or less.
How does California pay compare with all Penetration Testing Engineer jobs?
The median here is $199K, against $177K across all 11 postings for the role.
How many Penetration Testing Engineer jobs in California list pay?
4 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.