Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Lyon, France
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Lyon earns a median of €77k a year ($84k gross). Lyon has about 521,000 residents and is the 3rd 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 Lyon.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Lyon
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Lyon 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 Lyon
Gross annual pay in EUR. Lyon is 0.95× the France median (-5%), which is €81k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €49k | €59k | €73k | $65k | |
| Mid-level | €63k | €77k | €94k | $84k | |
| Senior | €80k | €98k | €120k | $110k | |
| Lead | €98k | €120k | €150k | $130k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Lyon.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Lyon
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
Lyon 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 Lyon: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Lyon?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Lyon earns a median of €77k a year ($84k), with a p10 to p90 range of €63k to €94k. Junior pay starts near €59k, senior pay is €98k and leads reach €120k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Lyon?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Lyon 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 Lyon pay compare with the rest of France?
Lyon ranks 2nd of 7 France cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.95x the national median (-5%). The national mid-level median is €81k, so Lyon is below it. Against the US it is 53% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Lyon 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 Lyon?
Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon starts at the higher of the city and national median.