Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Adelaide, Australia
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Adelaide earn about A$180k gross a year ($120k), with most offers between A$140k and A$210k. Adelaide has about 1.5 million residents and is the 5th largest of the 5 Australia cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Australia has 0, and remote roles can be done from Adelaide.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Adelaide
The four levels PassRidge places in Adelaide. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Junior Penetration Tester
Penetration Tester
Senior Penetration Tester
Lead Penetration Tester
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
Security / Penetration Tester pay by level in Adelaide
Gross annual pay in AUD. Adelaide is 0.90× the Australia median (-10%), which is A$200k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$110k | A$140k | A$170k | $91k | |
| Mid-level | A$140k | A$180k | A$210k | $120k | |
| Senior | A$180k | A$220k | A$270k | $150k | |
| Lead | A$220k | A$270k | A$330k | $180k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Adelaide.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Adelaide
Attacks applications before someone else does, then helps fix what breaks.
- Run web, API and mobile penetration tests against agreed scope
- Triage scanner output and remove false positives
- Write findings with proof of exploit and a fix recommendation
- Add security checks to CI
- Retest fixes and track remediation
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Adelaide is on Australia/Adelaide. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe.
Security / Penetration Tester jobs in other Australia cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | A$210k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Melbourne | A$200k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Brisbane | A$180k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Perth | A$180k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Adelaide: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Adelaide?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Adelaide earns a median of A$180k a year ($120k), with a p10 to p90 range of A$140k to A$210k. Junior pay starts near A$140k, senior pay is A$220k and leads reach A$270k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Adelaide?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Adelaide today, but Australia has 0 and Security / Penetration Tester roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Adelaide pay compare with the rest of Australia?
Adelaide ranks 5th of 5 Australia cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.90x the national median (-10%). The national mid-level median is A$200k, so Adelaide is below it. Against the US it is 33% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Adelaide ask for?
Attacks applications before someone else does, then helps fix what breaks. Typical requirements: OWASP Top 10, Burp Suite, Scripting, Threat modelling, Reporting. The tools named most often are Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Postman, Docker.
Can a Security / Penetration Tester work with US or European teams from Adelaide?
Adelaide is on Australia/Adelaide. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 0 h with London and 0 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Adelaide with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Adelaide starts at the higher of the city and national median.