Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Medellín, Colombia
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Medellín centres on COP 260M ($66k) at mid-level, from COP 220M to COP 320M. Medellín has about 2 million residents and is the 3rd 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 Medellín.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Medellín
The four levels PassRidge places in Medellín. 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 Medellín
Gross annual pay in COP. Medellín 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 Medellín.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Medellín
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
Medellín 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 |
| Barranquilla | COP 260M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
| Cartagena | COP 260M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Medellín: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Medellín?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Medellín 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 Medellín?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Medellín 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 Medellín pay compare with the rest of Colombia?
Medellín ranks 5th 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 Medellín is below it. Against the US it is 63% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Medellín 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 Medellín?
Medellín 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 Medellín 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 Medellín starts at the higher of the city and national median.