Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Sydney, Australia
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Sydney earns a median of A$210k a year ($140k gross). Sydney has about 5.6 million residents and is the 1st 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 Sydney.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Sydney
The four levels PassRidge places in Sydney. 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 Sydney
Gross annual pay in AUD. Sydney is 1.06× the Australia median (+6%), which is A$200k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | A$130k | A$160k | A$200k | $110k | |
| Mid-level | A$170k | A$210k | A$250k | $140k | |
| Senior | A$220k | A$260k | A$320k | $180k | |
| Lead | A$260k | A$320k | A$390k | $210k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Sydney.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Sydney
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
Sydney is on Australia/Sydney. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | A$200k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Brisbane | A$180k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Perth | A$180k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Adelaide | A$180k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Sydney: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Sydney?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Sydney earns a median of A$210k a year ($140k), with a p10 to p90 range of A$170k to A$250k. Junior pay starts near A$160k, senior pay is A$260k and leads reach A$320k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Sydney?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Sydney 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 Sydney pay compare with the rest of Australia?
Sydney ranks 1st of 5 Australia cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is A$200k, so Sydney is above it. Against the US it is 22% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Sydney 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 Sydney?
Sydney is on Australia/Sydney. 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 Sydney 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 Sydney starts at the higher of the city and national median.