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How Much Does a
Penetration Test Cost?
It Depends on Scope
Pen test cost comes down to what's being tested: how many apps, APIs, user roles and cloud environments are in scope. We don't sell hours, we sell outcomes. Managed development starts from $75 per hour, and dedicated engineers run $50 to $150 per hour. We agree the scope and the price before testing begins.
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Outcome-Based Pricing
We don't sell hours — we sell outcomes. Every engagement starts with a clear scope, defined deliverables, and upfront estimates so you know exactly what you're getting before work begins. Rates range from $50 to $150/hr depending on the seniority and specialization of the engineers on your project. You get full accountability, transparent progress, and a team that's committed to shipping results — not burning through a budget.
Scoped Upfront
Every project starts with clear deliverables, timeline estimates, and success criteria — before a single line of code is written.
Full Accountability
We own the outcome, not just the hours. Transparent progress updates, milestone reviews, and a commitment to shipping what we promised.
Flexible Engagement
Managed development with a dedicated team, or senior engineers embedded in yours. Scale up or down as your project evolves.
Managed Development
We define the outcome, assemble the right engineers, and own the delivery from kickoff to production.
- Scoped deliverables & milestones
- Dedicated project lead
- Weekly progress reviews
- Full delivery accountability
- AI-accelerated development
Dedicated AI-First Engineer
A senior engineer dedicated to your project, trained in AI-first development with Claude Code and automated workflows — embedded in your team full-time or part-time.
- AI-first development with Claude Code
- 5-10+ years shipping production software
- Dedicated to your project, not shared
- Start in days, not months
- Flexible contracts, zero termination cost
What Shapes Penetration Testing Cost
The things that move a pen test's price most.
Apps and APIs in Scope
More surface area means more testing time.
- Web apps
- Mobile apps
- APIs
- Admin panels
User Roles
Each role has to be tested for access problems.
- Customers
- Admins
- Tenants
- Permissions
Cloud and Infrastructure
Cloud reviews add to an application test.
- AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
- Network exposure
- Secrets
- Configuration
Test Depth
Manual testing finds what scanners miss.
- Automated scanning
- Manual testing
- Business logic
- Authentication
Compliance Needs
Auditors may require specific evidence.
- SOC 2
- HIPAA
- PCI
- Report format
Retesting and Fixes
Confirming the fixes is part of the real cost.
- Retesting
- Fix support
- Release reviews
- Ongoing checks
From Scope to a Clear Price
You see the number before testing starts.
Define the Scope
We agree which apps, APIs and environments are in scope.
Agree the Price
You see the scope and price before testing begins.
Test and Report
We test, then report findings by severity with clear fixes.
Fix and Confirm
Your team or ours fixes the issues, and we check the fixes.
Pen Testing Cost Questions
How much does a penetration test cost?
It depends on the number of apps, APIs, user roles and cloud environments in scope, and on whether retesting is included. Slashdev agrees the scope and price before testing begins. Our managed work starts from $75 per hour, and dedicated engineers run $50 to $150 per hour.
What should a pen test report include?
Findings ranked by severity, how to reproduce each one, the business impact and a clear fix. A scanner output alone isn't a pen test.
Do I need a pen test for SOC 2 or HIPAA?
Customers and auditors often ask for one. Ask your auditor exactly what they need before you agree a scope.
How often should we test?
At least once a year and after major releases. Teams shipping every week often pair this with ongoing release reviews.
Can you fix what you find?
Yes. We can hand your team a clear list or fix the issues ourselves.
Scope Your Penetration Test
Tell us what needs testing. We'll agree the scope and price before anything starts.
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