Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Bielefeld, Germany
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Bielefeld earns a median of €88k a year ($96k gross). Bielefeld has about 332,000 residents and is the 18th largest of the 23 Germany cities we list. No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based here today; Germany has 1, and remote roles can be done from Bielefeld.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Bielefeld
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Bielefeld today, so these are the nearest in Germany, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
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Junior Penetration Tester
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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 Bielefeld
Gross annual pay in EUR. Bielefeld is 0.88× the Germany median (-12%), which is €100k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €56k | €68k | €83k | $74k | |
| Mid-level | €72k | €88k | €110k | $96k | |
| Senior | €92k | €110k | €140k | $120k | |
| Lead | €110k | €140k | €170k | $150k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Bielefeld.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Bielefeld
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
Bielefeld is on Europe/Berlin. 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 Bielefeld: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Bielefeld?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Bielefeld earns a median of €88k a year ($96k), 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 Bielefeld?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Bielefeld today, but Germany has 1 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 Bielefeld pay compare with the rest of Germany?
Bielefeld ranks 10th of 23 Germany cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 0.88x the national median (-12%). The national mid-level median is €100k, so Bielefeld is below it. Against the US it is 47% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld?
Bielefeld is on Europe/Berlin. 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 Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld starts at the higher of the city and national median.