If you have landed here, you’re trying to find out what the cost of an average penetration test is; but it’s not exactly simple and I’ll explain.

The scope of the penetration test is what drives cost, along with the penetration testing organization that’s doing the work. The same exact test can be between $6,000-$60,000 or more depending on the company doing the work. Re-evaluating yearly cost with penetration testing can save a lot of money.

For example, items in scope for a penetration test can be network, mobile and web applications, social engineering, or custom items that an organization would like to test.

Two different pen-test firms can Gove you two different prices, one may be $10,000 and the other may be double, or even triple the cost.

As general guidance, I would always price out a few companies that could perform the penetration testing, this way you can identify not only the cost, but get a sample report and ask questions. Many penetration test firms have a sample report that they can show you. You may be paying too much for your penetration test.

Our average penetration testing from Black Hat Pen-Test at this time ranges from $4000-$15,000 depending on scope. We have a range of discounts that we can offer for your initial penetration test. Click here to get a quote.