Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Helsinki, Finland
Security / Penetration Tester pay in Helsinki centres on €85k ($92k) at mid-level, from €69k to €100k. Helsinki has about 659,000 residents and is the 1st largest of the 1 Finland cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Finland has 0, and remote roles can be done from Helsinki.
Security / Penetration Tester openings we fill in Helsinki
The four levels PassRidge places in Helsinki. 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 Helsinki
Gross annual pay in EUR. Helsinki is 1.04× the Finland median (+4%), which is €81k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €54k | €66k | €80k | $71k | |
| Mid-level | €69k | €85k | €100k | $92k | |
| Senior | €89k | €110k | €130k | $120k | |
| Lead | €110k | €130k | €160k | $140k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Helsinki.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Helsinki
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
Helsinki is on Europe/Helsinki. 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 Helsinki: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Helsinki?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Helsinki earns a median of €85k a year ($92k), with a p10 to p90 range of €69k to €100k. Junior pay starts near €66k, senior pay is €110k and leads reach €130k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Helsinki?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Helsinki today, but Finland 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 Helsinki pay compare with the rest of Finland?
Helsinki ranks 1st of 1 Finland cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.04x the national median (+4%). The national mid-level median is €81k, so Helsinki is above it. Against the US it is 49% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Helsinki 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 Helsinki?
Helsinki is on Europe/Helsinki. 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 Helsinki 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 Helsinki starts at the higher of the city and national median.