Red-Teamer hourly rate
A senior Red-Teamer typically receives $90 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $72.77. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
Red-Teamer pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42.29 | $920 | $88,000 |
| 25th | $55.10 | $1,190 | $114,600 |
| Median | $72.77 | $1,580 | $151,400 |
| 75th | $92.10 | $2,000 | $191,600 |
| 90th | $112.56 | $2,440 | $234,100 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
Red-Teamer rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $42.29 | $72.77 | $112.56 | $90 |
| Canada | CA$30.93 | CA$51.06 | CA$74.36 | CA$65 |
| United Kingdom | £16.99 | £27.32 | £46.98 | £35 |
| Austria | €16.77 | €30.11 | €44.84 | €40 |
| Belgium | €20.91 | €42.79 | €64.68 | €55 |
| Bulgaria | €6.07 | €12.26 | €24.52 | €15 |
| Croatia | €9.03 | €16.95 | €26.99 | €21 |
| Cyprus | €10.87 | €20.77 | €46.42 | €25 |
| Czechia | €9.01 | €16.01 | €23.20 | €20 |
| Denmark | €23.19 | €38.63 | €51.47 | €50 |
| Estonia | €8.85 | €18.13 | €27.83 | €23 |
| Finland | €18.32 | €28.75 | €40.23 | €35 |
| France | €15.17 | €25.40 | €40.16 | €30 |
| Germany | €16.69 | €33.30 | €52.87 | €40 |
| Greece | €7.90 | €13.93 | €21.27 | €17 |
| Hungary | €7.81 | €15.23 | €26.03 | €19 |
| Ireland | €22.56 | €42.33 | €84.41 | €55 |
| Italy | €14.93 | €24.35 | €40.61 | €30 |
| Latvia | €7.57 | €16.35 | €29.00 | €20 |
| Lithuania | €9.41 | €18.31 | €30.52 | €23 |
| Luxembourg | €22.56 | €40.30 | €74.10 | €50 |
| Malta | €7.58 | €14.44 | €22.52 | €18 |
| Netherlands | €16.32 | €31.05 | €45.01 | €40 |
| Poland | €8.45 | €15.86 | €27.35 | €20 |
| Portugal | €11.13 | €16.24 | €33.44 | €20 |
| Romania | €7.61 | €14.37 | €27.80 | €18 |
| Slovakia | €7.14 | €12.59 | €18.76 | €16 |
| Slovenia | €12.11 | €19.90 | €30.71 | €25 |
| Spain | €12.25 | €21.10 | €35.76 | €25 |
| Sweden | €16.75 | €25.17 | €32.63 | €30 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior Red-Teamer in the ai expert review format.
Red-Teamer pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Senior | $90 |
| Manager | $110 |
Questions about Red-Teamer rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a Red-Teamer?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior Red-Teamer is $90 an hour (market median wage $72.77). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.