Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Perth, Australia
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Perth centres on A$180k ($120k) at mid-level, from A$150k to A$220k. Perth has about 2.4 million residents and is the 4th 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 Perth.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Perth
The four levels PassRidge places in Perth. 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 Perth
Gross annual pay in AUD. Perth is 0.93× the Australia median (-7%), which is A$200k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$120k | A$140k | A$170k | $94k | |
| Mid-level | A$150k | A$180k | A$220k | $120k | |
| Senior | A$190k | A$230k | A$280k | $150k | |
| Lead | A$230k | A$280k | A$340k | $190k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Perth.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Perth
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
Perth is on Australia/Perth. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 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 |
| Adelaide | A$180k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Perth
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Perth: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Perth?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Perth earns a median of A$180k a year ($120k), with a p10 to p90 range of A$150k to A$220k. Junior pay starts near A$140k, senior pay is A$230k and leads reach A$280k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Perth?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Perth 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 Perth pay compare with the rest of Australia?
Perth ranks 4th of 5 Australia cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is A$200k, so Perth is below it. Against the US it is 33% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Perth 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 Perth?
Perth is on Australia/Perth. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 1 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Perth 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 Perth starts at the higher of the city and national median.