Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Rio de Janeiro earns a median of R$390k a year ($74k gross). Rio de Janeiro has about 6.7 million residents and is the 2nd 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 Rio de Janeiro.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Rio de Janeiro
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro
Gross annual pay in BRL. Rio de Janeiro is 0.88× the Brazil median (-12%), which is R$440k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | R$240k | R$300k | R$360k | $57k | |
| Mid-level | R$320k | R$390k | R$470k | $74k | |
| Senior | R$400k | R$490k | R$600k | $95k | |
| Lead | R$490k | R$600k | R$730k | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Rio de Janeiro.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Rio de Janeiro
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
Rio de Janeiro is on America/Sao Paulo. 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 Rio de Janeiro: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Rio de Janeiro?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Rio de Janeiro earns a median of R$390k a year ($74k), with a p10 to p90 range of R$320k to R$470k. Junior pay starts near R$300k, senior pay is R$490k and leads reach R$600k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Rio de Janeiro?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro pay compare with the rest of Brazil?
Rio de Janeiro ranks 15th of 15 Brazil cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is R$440k, so Rio de Janeiro is below it. Against the US it is 59% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is on America/Sao Paulo. 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 Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro starts at the higher of the city and national median.