Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Plovdiv earn about BGN 85k gross a year ($47k), with most offers between BGN 70k and BGN 100k. Plovdiv has about 329,000 residents and is the 2nd largest of the 3 Bulgaria cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Bulgaria has 0, and remote roles can be done from Plovdiv.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Plovdiv
The four levels PassRidge places in Plovdiv. 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 Plovdiv
Gross annual pay in BGN. Plovdiv is 0.88× the Bulgaria median (-12%), which is BGN 96k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | BGN 54k | BGN 66k | BGN 80k | $36k | |
| Mid-level | BGN 70k | BGN 85k | BGN 100k | $47k | |
| Senior | BGN 89k | BGN 110k | BGN 130k | $60k | |
| Lead | BGN 110k | BGN 130k | BGN 160k | $73k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Plovdiv.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Plovdiv
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
Plovdiv is on Europe/Sofia. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
Security / Penetration Tester jobs in other Bulgaria cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Sofia | BGN 100k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Varna | BGN 85k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Plovdiv: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Plovdiv?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Plovdiv earns a median of BGN 85k a year ($47k), with a p10 to p90 range of BGN 70k to BGN 100k. Junior pay starts near BGN 66k, senior pay is BGN 110k and leads reach BGN 130k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Plovdiv?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Plovdiv today, but Bulgaria 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 Plovdiv pay compare with the rest of Bulgaria?
Plovdiv ranks 2nd of 3 Bulgaria cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is BGN 96k, so Plovdiv is below it. Against the US it is 74% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv?
Plovdiv is on Europe/Sofia. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv starts at the higher of the city and national median.