Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Bogotá, Colombia
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Bogotá centres on COP 310M ($77k) at mid-level, from COP 250M to COP 370M. Bogotá has about 7.7 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 5 Colombia cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Colombia has 0, and remote roles can be done from Bogotá.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Bogotá
The four levels PassRidge places in Bogotá. 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 Bogotá
Gross annual pay in COP. Bogotá is 1.05× the Colombia median (+5%), which is COP 290M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | COP 190M | COP 240M | COP 290M | $59k | |
| Mid-level | COP 250M | COP 310M | COP 370M | $77k | |
| Senior | COP 320M | COP 390M | COP 480M | $98k | |
| Lead | COP 390M | COP 480M | COP 580M | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Bogotá.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Bogotá
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
Bogotá is on America/Bogota. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe.
Security / Penetration Tester jobs in other Colombia cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Cali | COP 270M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Medellín | COP 260M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Barranquilla | COP 260M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Cartagena | COP 260M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Bogotá: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Bogotá?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Bogotá earns a median of COP 310M a year ($77k), with a p10 to p90 range of COP 250M to COP 370M. Junior pay starts near COP 240M, senior pay is COP 390M and leads reach COP 480M.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Bogotá?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Bogotá today, but Colombia 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 Bogotá pay compare with the rest of Colombia?
Bogotá ranks 1st of 5 Colombia cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.05x the national median (+5%). The national mid-level median is COP 290M, so Bogotá is above it. Against the US it is 57% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Bogotá 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 Bogotá?
Bogotá is on America/Bogota. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 2 h with London and 1 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Bogotá 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 Bogotá starts at the higher of the city and national median.