Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Karlsruhe, Germany
Mid-level Security / Penetration Testers in Karlsruhe earn about €88k gross a year ($96k), with most offers between €72k and €110k. Karlsruhe has about 284,000 residents and is the 23rd largest of the 23 Germany cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open Security / Penetration Tester role based here.
Security / Penetration Tester roles near Karlsruhe
No Security / Penetration Tester listing is based in Karlsruhe 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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Security / Penetration Tester pay by level in Karlsruhe
Gross annual pay in EUR. Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe.
What a Security / Penetration Tester does in Karlsruhe
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
Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe: FAQ
How much does a Security / Penetration Tester earn in Karlsruhe?
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe?
Yes: 1 open Security / Penetration Tester role is based in Karlsruhe right now, 0 of them remote, and 1 in Germany. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Karlsruhe pay compare with the rest of Germany?
Karlsruhe ranks 19th 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 Karlsruhe is below it. Against the US it is 47% below the US median of $180k.
What skills do Security / Penetration Tester jobs in Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe?
Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe starts at the higher of the city and national median.