Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cali, Colombia
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Cali earn about COP 270M gross a year ($68k), with most offers between COP 220M and COP 330M. Cali has about 2.4 million residents and is the 2nd 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 Cali.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Cali
The four levels PassRidge places in Cali. 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 Cali
Gross annual pay in COP. Cali is 0.93× the Colombia median (-7%), which is COP 290M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | COP 170M | COP 210M | COP 260M | $53k | |
| Mid-level | COP 220M | COP 270M | COP 330M | $68k | |
| Senior | COP 280M | COP 350M | COP 420M | $87k | |
| Lead | COP 350M | COP 420M | COP 510M | $110k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Cali.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Cali
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
Cali 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bogotá | COP 310M | 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 |
Other QA roles in Cali
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cali: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Cali?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Cali earns a median of COP 270M a year ($68k), with a p10 to p90 range of COP 220M to COP 330M. Junior pay starts near COP 210M, senior pay is COP 350M and leads reach COP 420M.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cali?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Cali 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 Cali pay compare with the rest of Colombia?
Cali ranks 2nd of 5 Colombia cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is COP 290M, so Cali is below it. Against the US it is 62% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cali 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 Cali?
Cali 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 Cali 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 Cali starts at the higher of the city and national median.