Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Aarhus, Denmark
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Aarhus earn about DKK 660k gross a year ($96k), with most offers between DKK 540k and DKK 810k. Aarhus has about 285,000 residents and is the 2nd largest of the 2 Denmark cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Denmark has 1, and remote roles can be done from Aarhus.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Aarhus
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Aarhus today, so these are the nearest in Denmark, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Security QA (Burp Suite)
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"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 Aarhus
Gross annual pay in DKK. Aarhus is 0.91× the Denmark median (-9%), which is DKK 730k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | DKK 420k | DKK 510k | DKK 630k | $74k | |
| Mid-level | DKK 540k | DKK 660k | DKK 810k | $96k | |
| Senior | DKK 690k | DKK 850k | DKK 1M | $120k | |
| Lead | DKK 840k | DKK 1M | DKK 1.3M | $150k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Aarhus.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Aarhus
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
Aarhus is on Europe/Copenhagen. 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 Denmark cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | DKK 770k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Aarhus: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Aarhus?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Aarhus earns a median of DKK 660k a year ($96k), with a p10 to p90 range of DKK 540k to DKK 810k. Junior pay starts near DKK 510k, senior pay is DKK 850k and leads reach DKK 1M.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Aarhus?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Aarhus today, but Denmark has 1 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 Aarhus pay compare with the rest of Denmark?
Aarhus ranks 2nd of 2 Denmark cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.91x the national median (-9%). The national mid-level median is DKK 730k, so Aarhus is below it. Against the US it is 47% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Aarhus 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 Aarhus?
Aarhus is on Europe/Copenhagen. 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 Aarhus 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 Aarhus starts at the higher of the city and national median.