Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Copenhagen, Denmark
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Copenhagen centres on DKK 770k ($110k) at mid-level, from DKK 630k to DKK 940k. Copenhagen has about 1.2 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 2 Denmark cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open Security / Penetration Tester role based here.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Copenhagen
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Copenhagen 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)
Junior Penetration Tester
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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 Copenhagen
Gross annual pay in DKK. Copenhagen is 1.06× the Denmark median (+6%), which is DKK 730k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | DKK 490k | DKK 600k | DKK 730k | $87k | |
| Mid-level | DKK 630k | DKK 770k | DKK 940k | $110k | |
| Senior | DKK 810k | DKK 990k | DKK 1.2M | $140k | |
| Lead | DKK 980k | DKK 1.2M | DKK 1.5M | $170k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Copenhagen.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Copenhagen
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
Copenhagen 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aarhus | DKK 660k | Security / Penetration Tester jobs |
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Copenhagen: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Copenhagen?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Copenhagen earns a median of DKK 770k a year ($110k), with a p10 to p90 range of DKK 630k to DKK 940k. Junior pay starts near DKK 600k, senior pay is DKK 990k and leads reach DKK 1.2M.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Copenhagen?
Yes: 1 open Security / Penetration Tester role is based in Copenhagen right now, 0 of them remote, and 1 in Denmark. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Copenhagen pay compare with the rest of Denmark?
Copenhagen ranks 1st of 2 Denmark cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.06x the national median (+6%). The national mid-level median is DKK 730k, so Copenhagen is above it. Against the US it is 39% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen?
Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen starts at the higher of the city and national median.