Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cartagena, Colombia
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Cartagena centres on COP 260M ($66k) at mid-level, from COP 220M to COP 320M. Cartagena has about 915,000 residents and is the 5th 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 Cartagena.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Cartagena
The four levels PassRidge places in Cartagena. 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 Cartagena
Gross annual pay in COP. Cartagena is 0.90× the Colombia median (-10%), which is COP 290M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | COP 170M | COP 200M | COP 250M | $51k | |
| Mid-level | COP 220M | COP 260M | COP 320M | $66k | |
| Senior | COP 280M | COP 340M | COP 410M | $84k | |
| Lead | COP 330M | COP 410M | COP 500M | $100k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Cartagena.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Cartagena
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
Cartagena 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 |
| Cali | COP 270M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Medellín | COP 260M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Barranquilla | COP 260M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cartagena: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Cartagena?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Cartagena earns a median of COP 260M a year ($66k), with a p10 to p90 range of COP 220M to COP 320M. Junior pay starts near COP 200M, senior pay is COP 340M and leads reach COP 410M.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cartagena?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Cartagena 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 Cartagena pay compare with the rest of Colombia?
Cartagena ranks 4th of 5 Colombia cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.90x the national median (-10%). The national mid-level median is COP 290M, so Cartagena is below it. Against the US it is 63% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Cartagena 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 Cartagena?
Cartagena 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 Cartagena 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 Cartagena starts at the higher of the city and national median.