Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Prague, Czechia
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Prague earns a median of CZK 1.8M a year ($78k gross). Prague has about 1.2 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 2 Czechia cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Czechia has 0, and remote roles can be done from Prague.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Prague
The four levels PassRidge places in Prague. 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 Prague
Gross annual pay in CZK. Prague is 1.08× the Czechia median (+8%), which is CZK 1.7M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | CZK 1.1M | CZK 1.4M | CZK 1.7M | $60k | |
| Mid-level | CZK 1.5M | CZK 1.8M | CZK 2.2M | $78k | |
| Senior | CZK 1.9M | CZK 2.3M | CZK 2.8M | $100k | |
| Lead | CZK 2.3M | CZK 2.8M | CZK 3.4M | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Prague.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Prague
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
Prague is on Europe/Prague. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
Security / Penetration Tester jobs in other Czechia cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Brno | CZK 1.6M | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
Other QA roles in Prague
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Prague: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Prague?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Prague earns a median of CZK 1.8M a year ($78k), with a p10 to p90 range of CZK 1.5M to CZK 2.2M. Junior pay starts near CZK 1.4M, senior pay is CZK 2.3M and leads reach CZK 2.8M.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Prague?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Prague today, but Czechia 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 Prague pay compare with the rest of Czechia?
Prague ranks 1st of 2 Czechia cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.08x the national median (+8%). The national mid-level median is CZK 1.7M, so Prague is above it. Against the US it is 57% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Prague 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 Prague?
Prague is on Europe/Prague. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Prague 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 Prague starts at the higher of the city and national median.