Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Tallinn, Estonia
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Tallinn earn about €69k gross a year ($75k), with most offers between €57k and €85k. Tallinn has about 394,000 residents and is the 1st largest of the 1 Estonia cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Estonia has 0, and remote roles can be done from Tallinn.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Tallinn
The four levels PassRidge places in Tallinn. 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 Tallinn
Gross annual pay in EUR. Tallinn is 1.04× the Estonia median (+4%), which is €67k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €44k | €54k | €65k | $58k | |
| Mid-level | €57k | €69k | €85k | $75k | |
| Senior | €72k | €88k | €110k | $96k | |
| Lead | €88k | €110k | €130k | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Tallinn.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Tallinn
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
Tallinn is on Europe/Tallinn. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Tallinn: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Tallinn?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Tallinn earns a median of €69k a year ($75k), with a p10 to p90 range of €57k to €85k. Junior pay starts near €54k, senior pay is €88k and leads reach €110k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Tallinn?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Tallinn today, but Estonia 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 Tallinn pay compare with the rest of Estonia?
Tallinn ranks 1st of 1 Estonia cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.04x the national median (+4%). The national mid-level median is €67k, so Tallinn is above it. Against the US it is 58% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Tallinn 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 Tallinn?
Tallinn is on Europe/Tallinn. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. 70% of Security / Penetration Tester roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Security / Penetration Tester job in Tallinn 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 Tallinn starts at the higher of the city and national median.