Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Belém, Brazil
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Belém earns a median of R$390k a year ($76k gross). Belém has about 1.5 million residents and is the 11th largest of the 15 Brazil cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Brazil has 1, and remote roles can be done from Belém.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Belém
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Belém today, so these are the nearest in Brazil, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Senior Security Engineer | AppSec
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 Belém
Gross annual pay in BRL. Belém is 0.90× the Brazil median (-10%), which is R$440k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | R$250k | R$310k | R$370k | $59k | |
| Mid-level | R$320k | R$390k | R$480k | $76k | |
| Senior | R$410k | R$500k | R$610k | $97k | |
| Lead | R$500k | R$610k | R$740k | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Belém.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Belém
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
Belém is on America/Belem. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe.
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Belém: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Belém?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Belém earns a median of R$390k a year ($76k), with a p10 to p90 range of R$320k to R$480k. Junior pay starts near R$310k, senior pay is R$500k and leads reach R$610k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Belém?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Belém today, but Brazil has 1 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 Belém pay compare with the rest of Brazil?
Belém ranks 9th of 15 Brazil cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.90x the national median (-10%). The national mid-level median is R$440k, so Belém is below it. Against the US it is 58% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Belém 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 Belém?
Belém is on America/Belem. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Belém 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 Belém starts at the higher of the city and national median.