Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Lille, France
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Lille earns a median of €72k a year ($78k gross). Lille has about 239,000 residents and is the 7th largest of the 7 France cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; France has 2, and remote roles can be done from Lille.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Lille
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Lille today, so these are the nearest in France, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Security/Penetration Test Engineer
Senior Application Security Engineer
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 Lille
Gross annual pay in EUR. Lille is 0.89× the France median (-11%), which is €81k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €46k | €56k | €68k | $61k | |
| Mid-level | €59k | €72k | €88k | $78k | |
| Senior | €75k | €92k | €110k | $100k | |
| Lead | €91k | €110k | €140k | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Lille.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Lille
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
Lille is on Europe/Paris. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
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Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Lille: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Lille?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Lille earns a median of €72k a year ($78k), with a p10 to p90 range of €59k to €88k. Junior pay starts near €56k, senior pay is €92k and leads reach €110k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Lille?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Lille today, but France has 2 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 Lille pay compare with the rest of France?
Lille ranks 5th of 7 France cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.89x the national median (-11%). The national mid-level median is €81k, so Lille is below it. Against the US it is 57% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Lille 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 Lille?
Lille is on Europe/Paris. 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 Lille 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 Lille starts at the higher of the city and national median.