Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Vienna, Austria
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Vienna centres on €99k ($110k) at mid-level, from €81k to €120k. Vienna has about 1.7 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 2 Austria cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Austria has 0, and remote roles can be done from Vienna.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Vienna
The four levels PassRidge places in Vienna. 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 Vienna
Gross annual pay in EUR. Vienna is 1.04× the Austria median (+4%), which is €95k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €63k | €76k | €93k | $83k | |
| Mid-level | €81k | €99k | €120k | $110k | |
| Senior | €100k | €130k | €150k | $140k | |
| Lead | €130k | €150k | €190k | $170k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Vienna.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Vienna
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
Vienna is on Europe/Vienna. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
Security / Penetration Tester jobs in other Austria cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Graz | €84k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Vienna: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Vienna?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Vienna earns a median of €99k a year ($110k), with a p10 to p90 range of €81k to €120k. Junior pay starts near €76k, senior pay is €130k and leads reach €150k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Vienna?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Vienna today, but Austria 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 Vienna pay compare with the rest of Austria?
Vienna ranks 1st of 2 Austria cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.04x the national median (+4%). The national mid-level median is €95k, so Vienna is above it. Against the US it is 39% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Vienna 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 Vienna?
Vienna is on Europe/Vienna. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Vienna 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 Vienna starts at the higher of the city and national median.