Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Sofia, Bulgaria
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Sofia earns a median of BGN 100k a year ($58k gross). Sofia has about 1.2 million residents and is the 1st 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 Sofia.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Sofia
The four levels PassRidge places in Sofia. 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 Sofia
Gross annual pay in BGN. Sofia is 1.08× the Bulgaria median (+8%), which is BGN 96k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | BGN 66k | BGN 81k | BGN 98k | $45k | |
| Mid-level | BGN 85k | BGN 100k | BGN 130k | $58k | |
| Senior | BGN 110k | BGN 130k | BGN 160k | $74k | |
| Lead | BGN 130k | BGN 160k | BGN 200k | $90k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Sofia.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Sofia
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
Sofia 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv | BGN 85k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Varna | BGN 85k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Sofia: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Sofia?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Sofia earns a median of BGN 100k a year ($58k), with a p10 to p90 range of BGN 85k to BGN 130k. Junior pay starts near BGN 81k, senior pay is BGN 130k and leads reach BGN 160k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Sofia?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Sofia 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 Sofia pay compare with the rest of Bulgaria?
Sofia ranks 1st of 3 Bulgaria cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.08x the national median (+8%). The national mid-level median is BGN 96k, so Sofia is above it. Against the US it is 68% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Sofia 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 Sofia?
Sofia 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 Sofia 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 Sofia starts at the higher of the city and national median.