Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Paris, France
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Paris earn about €87k gross a year ($95k), with most offers between €72k and €110k. Paris has about 2.1 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 7 France cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open Security / Penetration Tester role based here.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Paris
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Paris 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.
Senior Application Security Engineer
Security/Penetration Test 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 Paris
Gross annual pay in EUR. Paris is 1.08× the France median (+8%), which is €81k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €55k | €68k | €82k | $73k | |
| Mid-level | €72k | €87k | €110k | $95k | |
| Senior | €91k | €110k | €140k | $120k | |
| Lead | €110k | €140k | €160k | $150k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Paris.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Paris
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
Paris 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 Paris: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Paris?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Paris earns a median of €87k a year ($95k), with a p10 to p90 range of €72k to €110k. Junior pay starts near €68k, senior pay is €110k and leads reach €140k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Paris?
Yes: 1 open Security / Penetration Tester role is based in Paris right now, 0 of them remote, and 2 in France. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Paris pay compare with the rest of France?
Paris ranks 1st of 7 France cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.08x the national median (+8%). The national mid-level median is €81k, so Paris is above it. Against the US it is 47% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Paris 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 Paris?
Paris 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 Paris 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 Paris starts at the higher of the city and national median.