Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Frankfurt, Germany
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Frankfurt earns a median of €100k a year ($110k gross). Frankfurt has about 650,000 residents and is the 5th 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 Frankfurt.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Frankfurt
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Frankfurt 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.
Penetrationstester (IT-Tester/in)
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 Frankfurt
Gross annual pay in EUR. Frankfurt is 1.04× the Germany median (+4%), which is €100k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €66k | €81k | €99k | $88k | |
| Mid-level | €86k | €100k | €130k | $110k | |
| Senior | €110k | €130k | €160k | $140k | |
| Lead | €130k | €160k | €200k | $180k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Security / Penetration Tester salary page for Frankfurt.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Frankfurt
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
Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Frankfurt?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Frankfurt earns a median of €100k a year ($110k), with a p10 to p90 range of €86k to €130k. Junior pay starts near €81k, senior pay is €130k and leads reach €160k.
Are there Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Frankfurt?
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt pay compare with the rest of Germany?
Frankfurt ranks 2nd of 23 Germany cities we track for Security / Penetration Tester pay, at 1.04x the national median (+4%). The national mid-level median is €100k, so Frankfurt is above it. Against the US it is 39% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt?
Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt starts at the higher of the city and national median.