Nationally, the median is $100,000 — Queensland sits $5,000 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Penetration Tester salary of $95,000 — after $19,288 income tax and $1,900 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
Reported total pay for Penetration Tester roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Finite IT Recruitment★ 3.4 | $165,029 | $156,925 – $173,133 |
| Deloitte★ 3.8 | $100,452 | $96,752 – $104,152 |
| Salesforce★ 4.0 | $100,452 | $96,070 – $104,833 |
| Alcorn Group★ 2.0 | $94,940 | $91,237 – $98,642 |
| PwC★ 3.6 | $85,357 | $81,699 – $89,015 |
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.
| EY★ 3.6 | $60,394 | $58,131 – $62,656 |