Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Brussels, Belgium
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Brussels centres on €97k ($110k) at mid-level, from €79k to €120k. Brussels has about 1 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 2 Belgium cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Belgium has 3, and remote roles can be done from Brussels.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Brussels
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Brussels today, so these are the nearest in Belgium, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
C004908 Penetration Tester (NS) - FRI 23 Oct RELAUNCH
C004907 Penetration Tester (NS) - Tue 20 Oct RELAUNCH
C004905 Penetration Tester (NS) - TUE 20 Oct RELAUNCH
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"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 Brussels
Gross annual pay in EUR. Brussels is 1.05× the Belgium median (+5%), which is €92k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €61k | €75k | €91k | $81k | |
| Mid-level | €79k | €97k | €120k | $110k | |
| Senior | €100k | €120k | €150k | $130k | |
| Lead | €120k | €150k | €180k | $160k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Brussels.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Brussels
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
Brussels is on Europe/Brussels. 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 Belgium cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Antwerp | €81k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Brussels
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Brussels: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Brussels?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Brussels earns a median of €97k a year ($110k), with a p10 to p90 range of €79k to €120k. Junior pay starts near €75k, senior pay is €120k and leads reach €150k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Brussels?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Brussels today, but Belgium has 3 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 Brussels pay compare with the rest of Belgium?
Brussels ranks 1st of 2 Belgium cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.05x the national median (+5%). The national mid-level median is €92k, so Brussels is above it. Against the US it is 39% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Brussels 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 Brussels?
Brussels is on Europe/Brussels. 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 Brussels 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 Brussels starts at the higher of the city and national median.